One more morning,after one more night,
One more thanks for keeping things right,
One prayer to bed,one as you rise,
Good morning God,thanks for another sun rise,
Prayer is the fuel that keep us going,
Through troubled times,pray for strength keep rowing,
And without fear step out,face the unknowing,
Although all around negativity blowing,
Every day,even one positive seed,try sowing,
Within my veins,God love is flowing,
God is my friend,the devil,not interested to know him,
Here comes the garbage truck,over there throw him,
Don't just say you love God,pray show Him,
Remember prayer keeps us,spiritual growing...

I SURRENDER
My God You read my thoughts...
You know what's in my heart...
You know my desires, my needs and my wants;
You know what brings me happiness and sorrows;
You know everything about me.
More than me ever, I know you know me;
There are times I wonder why I need to experience these;
I wonder why You brought me to some places;
I wonder why...
There are times You answer me immediately..
Yet there are times I need to wait..
for a day, a month or years...
I am sorry sometimes I am impatient..
I am sorry sometimes I falter.
And sometimes I become depressed and anxious...
yet despite all these my Father God...
I am holding myself back..
I keep on reminding myself that
You are bigger than anything..
That You are walking with me
and carrying me through all the way...
I know and I trust that in the silence..
You will speak to me;
You will calm my nerves;
You will understand my weakness;
You will give me peace.
And that you will direct me to where the best is....
I have my plans my Father God..
But..
I trust You..
I trust that Yours is better than mine..
I trust that Yours is best for me...
I do not have everything my Father God..
but its okey..
Only I ask...
That please give me more strength...
give me more wisdom...
give me more understanding...
give me more patience...
I thank You for everything..
I know that without You by my side..
I have been long down..
I have been all just a person without a will.
a person meaningless...
a person who is empty..
or at losS..
Thank You for searching me...
I know a lifetime will never be enough to thank You..
Nor what I have is enough to You..
But I trust that despite these,,
You will see me through..
You will still hold me through..
For I believe, You will see my heart...
Thank You very much..
I know and I trust that whatever is happening now..
You are in full control.
Hence, I am totally surrendering all to You.
For my life is within Your hands,
I surrender to You...
(c)Olive Eloisa
6:04am
June 04, 2014

Great Spirit, Hear Me
Oh Great Spirit, voice I hear in my dreams
maker of lakes, mountains and streams
Hear me.
I ask as one of your children
I seek food for family I must feed
Slow the deer that I may find
Send my arrow true to its mark
Great Spirit be in this so kind
Let me hear the forest praise You
The morning sun obey your call
The Sky water our lands
That our tribe may not fall
Your voice, wisdom and strength
hidden in the trees and the rocks
Give my days greater length
That I may care for my family
Oh Great Spirit, life to live
send your voice in the Wind
food for our children to eat
Show us the beauty in your making.
10-19/2014
Native American prayer.

On silky sky, a silent prayer
for God and love and stars live there.
In light of sun and milky moon,
in depths of dark and crests of dune,
where sunlit gems meet farthest seas,
where rainbow’s hues meet gentlest breeze,
to love on high His majesty,
to fully bask in His glory,
to greet the clouds and welcome rain,
to hear the joy in thunder’s refrain,
to know this love resides within,
so once closed hearts can share, opened.
A silent prayer on silky sky
becomes a song to God on high.

GOD
Wondrous of many blessings.
Smiling never a frown.
My prayers, Lord, are suddenly being ignored.
I've taken a tumble of fallen down
Lord, my life was plain and simple
How did it come to this.
Lord, now I carry a burden so deep
A torn up life not easy to fix
Hard to get my prayers before I sleep
Bleeding only internally!
Feeling very minutely!
God, have you deserted me, or is it me who deserted you?
God, my Lord, my savior, how could you abandon me?
Must I drown in my own sorrow.
Must I wake up like this today and tomorrow.
Why have you left me, or is it me who left you?
God, I need you like never before.
When I wake up,
When I head out the door.
Tormented in a mood ring of stock
Heavily my tears hit upon the floor.
God, do you not feel me, or is it me who no longer feel you?
God, what is your plan for me?
What things did I not see?
I asked for you to forgive me in my ways of sin.
Why do you let him provoke me?
Lord, I forbid for him to win.
Relieve me from his gutless pain.
God, do you not believe me, or is it me who no longer believe in you?
God, do you not hear my call
My pitiful excuses make me weak and small
In your eyes I no longer feel tall
I remain cursed in every single fall
Lord, only you can break this wall
Do you not see me on my knees
Must I beg and crawl?
I am at your mercy, crying out with grief
Open the path to the lighted hall
O' Lord, the day you judge me before your throne
Please tell me it was a lesson for me to stand up on my own
God for now I will end this talk
With the dignity to never look back
And ask if you were there on my endless journey of a relentless walk?
By:PD

The night lingers, yawning,
Stretching its limbs across the sky;
It lies there so silently, so languidly
As if awaiting the early rays of morning
To come by- I wake-
I wake to the sounds of silence and
Like the night, I linger in my bed.
Nothing appears to me but darkness-
Darkness that twirls a million times
‘round my head.
Upon these cold, air-conditioned tiles
I find myself walking so slowly, almost
Crawling into the darkness.
I hear my head talking- talking so loudly
Even amidst all this silence.
How am I to know- how am I to know
Whether or not this whole night is but a dream?
A mere dream so trivial that it almost wakes me
And makes me part of its darkness.
From my window I see the night-
I see it lying there, painting all other
Windows with dark threads of sleep.
I even feel my eyes getting heavier,
Yet something-
Something endeavors to keep
Me awake through this night.
I continue to stare outside my window
Still listening to the haze of my thoughts.
How come all that is should be? And
Why are you, you and simply not me?
It seems that this darkness is not willing
To part away from me.
( Pause)
A voice- a voice recites its calmness through
This night and slowly approaches my
Window. I see it- I see it coming
My way, touching
My window, stroking the
Darkness away.
My thoughts once again begin to bellow
And say:
How come all that is should be?
And why are you, you and simply not me?
I succumb to the voice, regardless-
And deem my thoughts forgone.
On my window it slides- the voice-
Almost so artistically drawn. I stand upright,
Facing away from the night which has now
Become withdrawn-
I slowly kneel down, whispering prayers to
The cold-tiled ground
And finally it comes- Dawn.
Inspired by a Al Fajr Prayer which is the Arabic for Dawn.

LOVE
God is always love
Forever seek the kingdom;
Praise the creator
Keep giving what you can give
Please endure until the end
ANGELS
Beautiful Heavens
Protecting the meek ones earth
Watching over us
Helping us to cope with life
Comforted with hope and trust
MUSIC
When you find rhythm
You find your hearts inner core
Celebrate the times
Make them better than before
Reminisce and dance all night

We live in a world where sickness abounds,
Sometimes stumping the best of providers.
Symptoms and tests almost always expound,
While the emotional costs grow wider.
The travel and care and expenses we bare,
In dollars and tears for a healing.
Pale when compared, with the voluminous prayers,
Our reverence and humility kneeling.
Seeing through to the end, great strength we must take,
And the position that attitude matters.
A stiff upper lip and a smile sometimes fake,
Anything less, and fragile hope easily shatters.
Yet until we’re called home, to streets paved with gold,
Or abodes filled with love and affection,
Widely known in the hearts, of the young and the old,
Laughter remains, life's greatest healing medication!

There are times we are left to cope
With situations that drain our hope
Leaving us full of despair
At how some people just don't care
About the evil that they do
To good people like all of you
We are left to somehow face
That in mankind there is disgrace
And those of us left alive
Must find away to survive
As you pick up the pieces of your life
Without your mother, father, husband or wife
And some of you God forbid
Without the love of your kids
We must band together with a brotherhood
Show that in this world there is some good
Because we are together in this deal
We try to help each other heal
We seek in each other good advice
And offer each other sacrifice
We hold each other in prayer and song
As we continue to re-build the wrong
Because what else in the world can we do
Except let the light of good shine through
The evil darkness and despair
Of a catastrophic lack of care
We want you to know you are not alone
Think of America as a giant cone
And all of us are funneling through
Our prayers and hopes to all of you
Posted for Nathan's 9-11 contest

Dark Spirit , You Are Cursed
O', dark spirit of the late night
Which scare are you now bringing
Eyes gouged out to prevent sight
Or tongues cut to stop singing!
O', evil one how dare you creep
Claws scratching along the walls
Evil curses in a wailful weep
predictions of pain filled falls!
O', dark one you will now find
Curse in rage yelled back at you
The resistance in this old mind
A truth cast to give up your due!
Betrayer of light you will fail
Your screams shall not be heard
Skulk back into your evil Hell
Yield you must to Light's word!
Speakers of evil accursed tales
Givers of dark night's frights
Tricksters living in evil shells
Of no use now your false sights!
Master of light protecting me
Oaths given that always stand
Given fruits of his Son's tree
Eternal gifts in promised land!
Robert J. Lindley , 08-29- 2014

To be called ..
~ Grandma is a Honor ~
I have been blessed with 4 Grandchildren
~ one lays in Heaven " Kaleb " He is God's Angel ~
~ His twin brother he will always watch over , and be in his soul~
For he loved his Brother so much in the womb ,
he chose Heaven which gave life to his twin
~ I feel his spirit when I see the other Grandson ~
Time passed another gift to see
we are " Mickes" and Loved
Our Dad held the title in Baseball
~ that's how we roll ~
those children are Grandmas hero's
The Irish they love big and Family is everything
The brothers will protect the beautiful sister
~ as many lads will be calling ~
Every time my Grandson hits a home run
There will be a Angel watching proudly in the stand
It will be as if the Angel lifted him when he runs
~no one runs faster then my Grandson~
either baseball or Art ~ you shall find your gift given
These children have been blessed~
~ a beauty to hard to describe
If you think not ~~ Take a look at the Mom
That girl can stop Traffic
after raising three and still~
"Inspired by the gift and loss of Grandchildren "
May our precious " Kaleb " softly rest where Angels only Dwell

I am the hypocritical Christian.
I say I follow Christ,
But I'm still consumed by my demons.
I go to church on Sunday,
But I refuse to invite someone back.
I want to serve on mission,
But I'm too afraid to act.
They think I read The Bible,
But I just fall asleep in it.
They think I'm positivity and smiles,
But underneath I'm death and addictions.
They think I'm clean and pure,
But I'm broken and mistaken.
I say I'm not worthy of His love,
But Jesus will never let me be forsaken.
I pray long prayers,
But inside they're empty repetition.
It might look as if my faith is strong,
But my core is too easily shaken.
I say the things I'm supposed to say,
But don't follow His actions or obey.
I speak the truth the church wants to hear,
But deep inside on matters I don't know what to believe.
I walk in shame as if I'm not good enough
To be loved by God and saved through Christ,
But there is nothing I could ever do to earn His peace;
It's a free gift.
I accept;
Now forgiven, changed, and released.
Thank You God,
Thank You Jesus,
Thank You Holy Spirit!
In Jesus' Holy Name,
We pray,
Amen!

The sweetest sounds of burning trees
A gentle stroking in the breeze
The calm has lasted past the storm
Cloudy visions, Satan’s roar
Too many sights have passed my way
A time found only in the haze
The softest screams are running bare
My aching bones creak as I stare
You walk a distance towards me
The fall’s eternal, can’t you see?
I’m a memory in your heart
I whisper to you in the dark
The battle’s started at the end
No one is coming to repent
The sinners grab their wine from prey
No judgment calling here to stay
The sport is reckless to be told
The one is laughing at his souls
It falters nowhere to be sure
The power grows forevermore
Like a spirit in the wind
I have no say in where you’ve been
But cross the line to come to me
And pay the price for ecstasy
You walk a distance towards me
The fall’s eternal, can’t you see?
I’m a memory in your heart
I whisper to you in the dark.

"A world of trials and tribulations carried underneath the sun.
He stands by his woman as she by her man bound together as one.
Instilled with Prayer and Faith along with God's grace.
Power of both will never let anyone take their place."
Pace, G
INK-U-SCRIPT

Oh my GOD!!!!
I can't believe I am still awake
It is hard to get some zzzz's
When you got ugly feelings you just can't shake
I am on my bedside, on my knees
With the broken sound, my heart makes
Asking GOD "PLEASE!"
This pain of mine, I want you to take
Thank you GOD!!!!
Early morning I will rise
With Gods glory in my face
My heart, waking to a surprise
Knowing God has blessed me with his grace
In my prayer, God helped me realize
He works in amazing, mysterious ways
SK
S.K.A.T. POETRY

If ever pain shall strike my wounded soul,
my consolation is you are my cloak
Your calming presence mending any hole,
protecting me from chills it might invoke
If ever moon and tide shall be at war,
and convolutes my tattered, wrinkled mind
I’ll plunge it deep into your ocean floor
of soothing words, ‘til sweetest peace I find
If ever sun shall fall upon its death,
my only prayer is that you'll be with me
For light within your heart is like my breath,
and this will last me for eternity
I know that life shall cease for me one day
But love, ah love, forever it shall stay...
0202032012
--English sonnet; iambic pentameter :)
**thanks so much to Kash for the heads up on the syllables, and also to Jack for "it", and also to Sara and Carrie for your insights :)....it's looking better now, thank you!!
again many thanks as well for all who's passed by and left inspiring comments :D; Debbie, I nudged the comma & tweaked that other line and Andrea, thanks so much for the additional wonderful suggestions-- sorry I am a bit stubborn with some of the lines ;)

Marching down life’s highway, my feet became very sore
I then came upon a sign that read “Heaven’s Grocery Store”
When I got closer the doors swung open wide
Next thing I knew I was standing there inside
I saw a flock of angels positioned everywhere
They handed me a basket and said, “Child shop with care.”
Everything a human required was in that grocery store
With many commodities to carry, you could always come back for more
First I acquired some Patience; Love was in that same row
Further down was Understanding, you require that everywhere you go
I grabbed a box of Wisdom and Faith, a bag or two
And obtained Charity of course but more than just a few
And then reached for Courage to help me run this wicked race
My basket was almost full but remembered some loving Grace
I then chose Salvation for it was advertised as free
I tried to collect enough of that for both you and me
Then I started to the counter to pay my grocery bill
For I thought I had everything to do the Master’s will
As I went up the aisle, I saw Prayer and proceeded put that in
For I knew when I stepped outside I was bound to encounter sin
Peace and Joy were plentiful, the last thing on that shelf
Song and Praise were hanging near so I just helped myself
Then I asked an angel, “Now how much do I owe?”
She smiled and said, “Just take them wherever you may go.”
Again I asked, “No really, how much do I owe?”
“My child,” she said, “God paid your bill a long time ago.”

Would you crusade to remote regions
in search of that timeless tomb, the one made of seasalt & sandstone,
to towns tempered by the terror of war, windswept with worry,
Do prayer calls of the Jihadist singe the comfort breathing in your books of traditions,
could the Koran summon an instinct of journey in the feet of your hopes,
perhaps the Bardo Thadol a simmering shout from the monastery of one's monsters
suppressed in cells of selfless sorrow, daring repressed in reminiscence of rectitude,
in the Old Testament do you find aged allergies or fertile figments of prophets' pennies,
saviors in the center of gravity cinching the flinching surfacing in proverbs proofing
along the borders of the desserts chilling in the kitchen of your cares,
Maybe in front of the Wailing Wall you'd find dust entreating you to become a martyr
for the charm of morning, on your knees amid the Caaba perhaps sand jinies will jest,
in the midst of the tree grip of Angkor Watt the tongue of first life might muse of miracles
sewn into the sackcloth of parents' aspirations, conceptions wrought from the wanted,
take it to the sky, take it to the soil, take it to the core, let saints keep score,
take it 'till there is no more -
J.A.B. %

Christmas, so full of life, and miracles, was found wanting this year.
A young mother sat by her daughter’s hospital bed, racked with tears.
Her daughter was sleeping way too still; her last breaths would soon come.
How could this happen to so beloved a child, she was way, too very, young.
Where was God’s wisdom, in taking a six year old, or her father as taken in war?
Church, friends, family, others, and her, had prayed till they could pray no more.
They’d ask for her: to walk in the sun, and play again, with family to hold her hand.
But her time was gone, like in an hourglass; the sand was almost, completely gone.
The mother was afraid to pray anymore… what could it accomplish any more?
What the disease hadn't taken, the cure had, nothing left, but for her soul, to soar.
But how could she hand her to the angels? Strangers had always frightened her child.
No, she sobbed, she’s way to young! Still she knew: life was never fair… or mild.
Where was God when you need him! Please don’t take her away! Her mind riled!
When suddenly, her daughter opened her eyes, and smiled her little, tired smile.
She whispered: Papa’s here… to hold my hand… He’s taking me… where I can play.
At that the fear receded… as she said she loved her… then watched her fade away.
Perhaps her prayers HAD been answered… She’d had her time with her, after all.
Now her Husband, would take her place… Perhaps it was his turn, to carry on.
Tears would still be shed… It was natural for that to happen, when this befalls.
But she knew her daughter now had everything, including The Great Father’s Love.
There are many types of Christmas magic, but as her time came to a close…
A mother’s love can’t be beat, except by God’s Love, for us all…

Through everything that comes and goes,
The wisest is the one who knows.
The truest nature of God's love,
And always sends praises to the one above.
Through everything that rises and falls,
The bravest is the one who calls.
The name of Christ even in the darkest hour,
And can stand for his name like the tallest tower.
Through everything, through night and day,
The most faithfull is the one that says.
"I am not alone so I shall never feel that way"
Cause God is only a prayer away.

Here
In this centrifuge of sanctimony
Where I sip the atrophied air of my ancestors
The shipwrecked tide of my unborn children
Angels dangle from a precipice of silence
Strained by strings of a theoretical God
Sung by eyes of defiance
Which navigate the jagged epitaphs below
Searching
For that one sediment of salvation
That one moment of submission
Hoping he will see
His wonders, atrocities, his indifference
To cast a shadow of conviction
Over shivering light
There
Across the inlet where ivory columns crumbled
And modernity now deftly mumbles
Its fleets of fortune baptized
Nigh the bronze dust of golden millennia
Where history lies with its victims
A fugue of fossilized souls
A silent prayer remains
Here

OUR MANY BLESSINGS
By the Poets Listed in the first comment
Life is full of wonderment and blessings well received.
The greatest gift, so well conceived, the freedom to believe.
Thanking God that in this glorious world He perceived.
There, stands today beauty and grandeur that awed we can achieve.
Our ancestors, many moons ago, the motherland did flee.
Enriching lives, harvest, and family in this land of milk and honey.
Gratitude after we gathered the fruits of our great labors.
Holding hands with love we pray with family, friends, and neighbors.
Thankfulness for waking to feel warm sun on our face, all hail.
The wind's breeze, melodies in green trees from sweet nightingales,
You cast off my chains; you set me free, through true eyes, now I see.
Each dawn I give thanks I am free! Thank you, Lord from the real me.
Thank you for my mind and heart and trusting me from the start.
For the sun, the moon, the stars, and all your creatures who take part.
Also for things in me once damaged, now mending a new start.
To live this life, day to day, with the minimum of fuss-
We believe in many things, that the joys of life bring us.
From majestic mountains, to the tiniest of bugs,
Wondrous bountiful God, created these for poetry.
I am sending GOOD energy, to my friends, and hugs.
My thanks are carried on waves over the November seas.
To friends from afar who grace my life with comfort and ease.
One unending relationship with God and His wonderful love...
Four sons, the gifts given to me from Heaven high above,
I am so thankful to be gifted with so many different things.
And being healthy under loving angel's caring wings
One great blessing: I begin to see the world was more than me.
Methodical. Prodigal. More logical, I found the great light love.
Within our thankful hearts today, a prayer is softly said,
Blessing all who join with us as we eat and share our bread.
Our lives are enriched by family and friends that we love.
With grateful hearts, we thank our generous Father above.
The wonders of your world, Lord, Earthbound and on the wing,
Our hearts are filled with happiness for every blessed thing.
So, thank you, Lord for everything that upon us you bestowed.
Especially for your love dear, Lord that bountifully has flowed.
Amen
CONTRIBUTING POETS in alphabetical order: See the first comment. We had great
participation. Thank you, my poet dear friends for your contributions to this Thanksgiving
poem. Lovingly, Dane Ann

The Lord be with you!
Almighty Lord, Fountain of Wisdom, Thank You for the Grace You have given
Your children this past year. Thank You for all Your children to whom You
have shown mercy, and brought home to Your loving Kingdom. Thank You for those who's
suffering You have ended, for our Families and Friends, whom You have watched over. I Pray
Dear Lord, that in the New Year that comes, that Your Loving Grace will envelope us in our
hour of need. Allow us the wisdom to give thanks for all that we have, no matter how small
and insignificant it may seem,
and the Love and Grace to give to those who have not. I Pray that You allow
our children see, what we have not, to hear what we have dismissed, to Love those we have
not. Hear our Prayers for Servicemen and women throughout the world,
that You Give them protection from harms way, and that they be kept safe in Your
countenance. Hear our Prayers for those who Govern, that You may grant them
the wisdom to make decisions that are just, that will better Mankind not destroy
it. Almighty and Merciful Father We ask and Pray for the forgiveness of our sins,
and that we be granted the strength and Grace to walk in Your way in this New Year.
In Prayer we ask this in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ......Amen
The Lord be with all of you this New Year......+

Six words that carry so much weight
for every situation in life
we need to have these words
as rumination
because no matter what
happens we will somehow
be challenged to live it out
we have a tendency to forget
that to have a clean heart
means getting rid of
hate, envy and anger –
it means being gentle,
it means being friendly
even towards a stranger,
the beggar on the street corner
the challenge remains
and my continual prayer is
“Lord, please create in me a clean heart”

Dear Lord, I come before Your Throne,
A friend with me, I bring.
Ask not his name or year of birth,
Or his ethnicity.
A special prayer from You I ask,
For someone I don't know.
He traveled half way round the world
So freedom here can grow.
I do not know how old he is
Or where his family lives.
I simply heard of what he does
And how much good he gives.
With wife and children still at home,
He traveled far away.
It's Christmas Eve without their Dad,
Because he had to stay.
They cannot share eggnog or cake
With whom they love the most,
Because he guards an enemy gate
For us here, coast to coast.
I know Dear Lord, because of me,
Our nation, he defends.
So when he needs my prayers to You,
On me, he can depend.
Lord, watch his children and his wife
And keep them safe and strong.
Please give them special blessings, Lord,
Until he gets back home.
He counts the days that come and go
Kissing a photo bare,
With tears that slip past lids that hold
His pain, from loneliness, there.
My heart aches deep within my soul,
And gratitude fills my eyes,
For names not known, nor faces shown,
Whose offering is sacrifice.
So for the soldier, brave and strong,
I pray this special prayer.
My home is free and safe tonight
Because he's over there.

I am grateful for the air I breathe.
I am grateful for the opportunities I receive
I am grateful for the sun, moon and stars above
I am grateful for the words I rhyme
I am grateful for thee love I feel
I am grateful for the visions I see
I am grateful for the abilities within me
I am grateful for the people I meet
I am grateful for the smile I show
I am grateful for the car I drive
I am grateful that I have learned hoe to live rather than survive
I am grateful for the food I eat
I am grateful for my state of mind
I am grateful for the paper
I am grateful for the pen
I am grateful for all the teachers that have given me confirmation in my life
I am grateful for my ego and the euphoric moments it brings
I am grateful for my passions for without passion there is no drive
I am grateful for my faults for they teach me humility
I am grateful to feel empathy for this teaches me about compassion
I am grateful for joy for this keeps the child playing inside
I am grateful for my prankster ways
I am grateful for the birds flying high and free
I am grateful form the oceans and trees
I am grateful that I can hear melody’s riding on a breeze
I am grateful for the person that I am.
I am grateful for what I represent.
I am grateful that I am a tool
I am grateful that spirit flows through me
I am grateful that I am blessed
I am grateful that I am a messenger
I am grateful that I can convey to uplift
I am grateful that I can inspire
I am grateful people will hear to listen to what I say
And I am grateful to people whom are motivated by me whom recognize what
they need.
I offer a sincere thank you
With my hands together a prayer of gratitude to all of you
I am of the light. I am a Melchizedek priest
Blessing and peace…..

“Teach me to pray,” I ask the Father.
He lovingly said, “Kneel down at my sacred alter”.
Looking around I could not see; where could this sacred alter be?
Then gently he instructed me his sacred alter was my knee.
In that moment it became the Holy of Holies.
Kneeling in humble prayer he assured me he would meet me there.
How sweetly he whispered, “Here you can always find me.
Here I will ever wait for thee, ever listening to hear your hearts plea.
It was with tear filled eyes that I finally understood that God’s alter is not made of
Stone nor wood, but of a humble spirit and heart of love
For Brian Strand's contest
Any 2011 poem

Ancient deity of water and sky
Hear my most unworthy cry
Know that I ask without greed or guile
To borrow your strength for a little while
Although this prayer is my desire
I only ask what is truly required
Bathing in your sacred breath
As I sit in this circle in the earth
Knowing the elemental power
I convene with you at this zero hour

There is nothing left for me to do on this earth,
I have said and done my dues for this world that's so cursed.
Every move I make is for you my king of kings and lord of lords,
Make me new and purify my heart and soul, hear my word.
It seems like every move I make now is all to get myself ready,
Ready to step into your holy presence all so steady.
I can't live without you my lord,
Without you I get really really board.
I can't walk this road alone,
Take my hand and walk me through all these stones.
Guid my soul, so that I can wall into the holy of holies,
This prayer should say it all God, I'm yours for ever once again.

______
she kneels in silent vespers her heart lite with hope
'twould be in love of endless tears that joy would consume her soul
in verse she recites scared love that only the great spirit conceive
upon the altar of scattered petals lay wispy visions in dream
within that moment of time reveal fetching possibilities
for without condition many gifts rein down in heavens simplicity
In crystal mirrors of infinite grace a beautiful prayer transcends...
______

The need to know and to belong,
to sing the chorus and the song,
to learn to share and be a part,
not at the centre,in the the heart;
To play a role,an instrument
finely tuned in temperament,
one of many,in symphony,
essential,yet in harmony;
Yet we each,unique,individual,
in unison,sacred,sacremental.
Inspired by Jesus prayer in J 17:11

This morning on my knees again, I lift
You up in prayer, love. Beg God his care
For you, to make the laboring day swift
Balm your weary flesh, and deny your fear
I told him bathe you in the fount of youth
Clothe you with the silk of grace, and make it
In purple color, jewel you with truth
And bring you to my heart, resplendent lit.
Queen of my soul, fair bride of all my dreams
I can but in prayer near you be found
Prayer makes small the world though large it seems
God omnipresent make heaven like ground
And love across the gulf of distant miles
Embrace our two hearts in kisses and smiles.
ii
Have you read your text again as I plead
Did you parse it line by line, drank its faith
And yield renewed with every verse you read
Saw that agate sweeter than opiate
Upon the tongue, the promise spoken there
And shall you soon enlarge your tent's domain
Castling your dreams and dancing on your care
The Bible is God's truth, never treat it vain.
It says from the beginning a man was made
For you, and that I must not be alone
From you, nor sundered by human charade
From the flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone
In its pages I see our sure happiness
The success of our dream, your loveliness.
iii
"Who can find a virtuous woman," Lord,
Is this a question to me? I found
The only one, a diamond, rough and hard
Abused by others, and oft tossed around
The fools never knew her worth, but you gave
Me eyesalve, shone your light and let me see
The splendor uncut, her light's purest wave
The inner sparkle of the heart - the sea
Of crystals tender for love's symphony
Let them seek now in vain to answer thee
I have joy, no price can match in value
Nor worth exceed, for her, Lord, I thank you
Beautiful flowers come from common seed
The brightest rose was once a seeming weed.

With heavy sighs too deep for words
my being reaches out to You, O God.
Your Spirit intercedes for me
translating each unspoken word.
You are closer to me than I am,
O Searcher of the heart of man!
And while I pray not as I should
never let me silent be. Amen.

God's little children are precious,
They are gifts that God gives to us.
God will guide us to teach them to be sweet,
His word will help us to share, which is neat.
Jesus had experience as a small child,
He is an example to us, tame or wild.
Each child needs to see Jesus' love through us,
Through our witnessing, these children will trust.
Singing or saying a little prayer each day,
This will help little children to walk God's way.
Jesus' footprints are the way to the light,
We lead our children with all of our might.
God's pure and perfect love are what we need,
Leading a child is how we plant a seed.
Teaching our children to pray,
Helps them to know what to say.
They will learn to seek His wisdom and love,
These children will seek for strength from above.

Blessed are the Moments spent with YOU,
Blessed is the Time to be with YOU,
GOD you are Alpha and Omega,First and the Last,
Beginning and the End,
That is why we Pray unto you, with our Knees Bent.
I know you are watching over me,
And I am feeling truly Blessed,
for no matter what I Pray for,
YOU always know what's Best.
I'm so blessed that I've an Eternal Life with YOU,
Cause I'm Saved always as i Think of YOU
I Thankyou GOD for each Days Blessings,
Cause you are the GOD Almighty
Nothing can change my LOVE for you
Cause your Angels has lift me Through.
You are my Blessed Story,
Which I'll share it with ALL,
JesusChrist you are the Only way to Heaven,
Which rare People are Known.
God Bless you all is My Prayer Today,
I'm honored to call you "friend","family",
I Pray GOD will Keep you Safe,
Until we Meet Again!!!

1 Miatianna 2 Miatianna
Stands alone in the rubble Outside, standing in the mud
Looking for MaMa Crying for Daddy
3 Maitianna
Sorrounded by disaster
Where is brother, Juan
4 An orphan, at six 5 How will she survive?
Her tummy growls from hunger Let us Pray to the Most High
Her Throat parched from thirst A Prayer is answered
6 Miatianna
Moving to America
Knowing Love again
Inspired by the Haitian Earthquake
Dedicated to all the Haitian Nation

Once soft meadows so full of life,
now hold shadows, blocking the light.
Words unheard, and dreams untouched,
once your eyes laughed so much.
Distant sounds, still call your name,
within a body silenced by the game.
Love can't touch, and tears can't clean,
that part we know as self esteem.
Yesterdays of you, bring me joy,
recalling back when you were a boy.
Shiny blonde hair, and smiling blue eyes,
my heart forever hypnotized.
As tomorrow comes, and life goes on,
somewhere happiness must belong.
My prayer for you I humbly ask,
may light surround you within God's grasp.
A blessing for me, when you were born,
but somehow evil has sent this storm.
Jesus You know him, but he has lost his way,
hold him tight, don't let him stray.
Bring him safely to me once more,
as the waves get higher on unknown shores.
Lost is lonely, and screaming for help,
but I can't save him all by myself.
I give him to You, as I sit and cry,
a mother in pain, I cannot lie.
Your mother watched, as you died on a cross,
a mother in pain, for her son she had lost.
You gave her comfort, You called her name,
now I give You mine, my heart feels the same.
Bring him safely back into the flock,
as You guide a lost vessel from hidden rocks.
Let him know joy, let him feel rain,
as Your Love gently brings, my son home again.

There's someone who cares for you
No matter what you do
And it doesn't matter what you go through
Somebody else has been there too.
Sometimes things have been rough
Times when even I've had enough
But I stayed strong, and remain tough.
For I know that things won't be this way always
Because yet to come are better days.
Just trust, and believe with all of your heart
Then say a prayer and Jesus will do his part.
Without him we'll always fall
When in the beginning he should've been the 1st we call.
So now that we know what we are to do
With just little bit of faith, we must stay true.

I keep telling my father, sure dad I'l be better, I'll get my life together.
He looks at me with a desparte face, "Okay my little one"
I keep telling my father I'll get my life together.
I don't mean to hurt him.... I really mean what I say,
I just get cought up in my old ways!!!
I don't want to be this way.
So I'm saying this prayer for the first time today,
Father in heaven, wash away the years and tears I
flew by in just a couple of days.
I love you Lord . Keep me in your arms forever and a day!

I scratch my head and too often wonder
And while gazing hinder I see disarray.
I recall those times of my err and blunder
times void of Jesus to brighten my day.
As I posed the question did any care?
The obvious answer I was unable to see.
Until life became more than I could bear
I found Jesus was patiently waiting on me.
I realized that countless agonized for me
Through prayer straight to God's throne.
But from blinded eyes I'd refused to see
Attempting to do things on my very own.
But during a crisis I became spirit broken
For my body was now stricken with cancer.
I surrendered life entire, not just a token
I accepted Jesus Christ as the living answer.

There is a thing that has filled my soul
The Lord is the dearest friend I know
He listens with no interruptions at all
Especially when my back is to the wall
I don’t need to see him to know he is real
He lives in my thoughts and all that I feel
When I first called to him I was a shell
Just another sinner headed off to hell
He answered my prayer then to my delight
He gave me the gift and desire to write
Through all I have written it’s clear to see
I walk with the Lord for he lives in me

Hello Friends... I suffer from Severe Bi-Polar Disorder and this submission was inspired by
actual events that occured during one of my especially critical manic episodes. Be sure and
read Part 2 to complete the poem and leave your comments on the Part 2 submission. Thank
you for allowing me to share my pain for pain shared is pain diminished
Me, Myself, and I...
“There are things that concern us,”
Consensed my “Selves” in earnest
““We” fear that “I” have succumbed to delusion”
“And after careful deliberation
It is with much hesitation
That we choose to delineate upon this confusion”
“Fact is your intuition
Is riddled with superstition
And your judgment leaves much to be desired”
“So you leave us no recourse
Don’t push us to use force”
It is then that the “I” was summarily fired
I exclaimed “By whose authority?” Response, “Rule of majority”
“The “Myself” and the “Me,” (forthwith the “We”), are experts in our field”
“And with much technique and time
And some forays into the sublime
The nature of your malady will be revealed”
“So to keep yourself from having a fit
Step back and just calm down a bit”
“We,” they said, “certainly have this under control”
“We swear this won’t hurt at all”
Then I felt my inhibitions fall
Still I said a prayer to God that He keep my soul
You know, fact is I do feel off axis
As evidenced by such parapraxis
As this prose that I, (or is it “Us”), seek to pen
And with my mind feeling numb
I finally chose to succumb
And allow the “Me” and the “Myself” to begin
And then came questions in a flurry
Answer, answer and please do hurry
Not one moment of respite did they give
They pushed and they prodded
With every “T” crossed and “I” dotted
My mind felt like it had gone through a sieve
And all this psycho-analysis
Is causing my mind paralysis
The questions, can you stop with the questions please
“Yes, oh yes indeed
I do believe we have what we need
To make an attempt to identify your unknown neuroses”

I serve the Lord
By the things I do
I am his servant
These words are true
My eyes have seen things
Only evil men know
My heart has lived places
Only evil men go
My mind has thought things
Only evil men think
My lips have tasted things
Only evil men drink
I have lived places
Only evil men live
I have gave orders
Only evil men give
I once traded my soul
To live in a flask
I lived in the shadows
Adorned with a mask
My truth is my honor
My words are my plight
I serve the Lord
By the words that I write
I no longer grow old
By the light of the moon
No longer is my soul
Swimming in a spoon
I serve the Lord
By the things that I do
Have no doubt in your heart
These words are true
Once in a miracle
Through the words of a rhyme
A sinner found Christ
And stopped doing time
Set free on a mission
To enlighten your soul
I follow the Lord
In search of my goal
The man that I was
No longer exist
He died the first time
My wife and I kissed
Inside of a box
I decided to pray
Stepping out of the darkness
Embracing the day
I serve the Lord
Through the words I write
Your soul is my mission
Serving God is my plight
I don’t criticize or judge
That’s just not my way
I simply bow my head
And for everyone I pray
The prayer is quite simple
It’s a spiritual bath
I just ask the Lord
To enlighten your path
The brighter the light
The lighter the Son
When this life is over
This job will be done
I follow the Lord
He guides my path
It’s all very simple
No complicated math
I serve the Lord
In all that I do
If you wish to know why
It’s because I love you

If you could dream and not make your dreams your enemy
If you could drive your mind out of all insanity
You will have perfected all seen in reality
A standard life is all one really wishes for
A simple light is what I see down this corridor
So unique and small yet so complex and infinite
Did not chose this ocean but choosing to navigate in it
In time of struggle I must stay optimistic
Lucifer was once very beautiful and majestic
In reflection not bound to be acknowledged
In hope of recognition for what he thought was knowledge
There and then assuming he was right
Believing he was greater than those that fight in the light
Today I live in fear and in sin
Mesmerizing the unreachable scars under my skin
Playing a game that's inevitable to change
Like the moon in the sky being pulled to close range
Following the natural law of existence
you're born, you live and die in an instant
Always live your life in appreciation
Begin with what you don't have
And use it as motivation
To want to succeed
More than you want to breath
From hard work freedom you will receive
Like a seed pushing through concrete
Destined to be a great tree
Standing so tall
It reaches the heavens that couldn't be seen
Never thought of
Nor granted to be conceived
Now I believe
Please set me free
Not afraid to rise above silence
Not afraid to smile in a day full of sorrow
I recognize when I'm wrong
Yet always fighting for tomorrow
:Ace

A Prayer for my Wife
Now I’ll tell you all the details if I can keep from sheddin’ a tear
Last night when it got late and really quiet around here
I got down on my knees, crossed my heart and began to pray
And in the darkness between me and God, here’s what I had to say
I love her so much Lord and I just don’t know what I’d do
I’m afraid that she won’t make it, that’s why I’m coming to you
Here with my heart open, at your mercy down on my knees
I’m begging’ you with every heartbeat, Oh Lord hear my pleas
I don’t know what your plans are or what you have in store
And I know I don’t deserve her and that she deserves much more
And don’t misunderstand Lord, I don’t assume any obligation
For your bounty in our life has exceeded all our expectations
But please allow her to live and me to be a part of that life
And I swear I’ll make this beautiful woman proud to be my wife
And if it’s not in your plans Lord then I pray that you take me instead
Cause’ I can’t live without my love, I’d be better off dead
And no excuses for my past Lord, but I’ll do better than I’ve done
I ask you only this, my lord, in the name of your Son.
I wiped my tears as I said my amen’s and prepared myself to stand
Stepped up next to your bed and began to caress your pretty hand
I stared off into space as all the memories came flooding in
Reliving each and every moment, over and over again
And as the first rays of sunshine, streamed in past the curtain
I felt an overwhelming peace calm my mind and ease the hurtin’
I felt compelled to kiss you so I pressed my lips to your face
And it seemed the room was filled in the beauty of God’s living grace
And you slowly opened your eyes and smiled for me to see
And I knew the Lord my God had given my sweet wife back to me

I'm lost hurt and angry
Why did you take his life
I want, No I need to know
Tell me, Tell me why
I deserve to know
Haven't you done enough to him
What'd he ever do to you
He suffered his whole life
Suffered more than anyone deserved
Tell me, Tell me why you did it
I have a right to know
Why'd you let him born to them
Born to worthless parents
Parents who didn't care
They threw him away like garbage
Pawned him off on someone else
Tell me, Tell me why
Explain how you could do that
You gave him Polio
You let others treat him like disease
You took away the full use of his legs
You warped his hand and foot
Tell me, Explain to me why
I deserve to know
You let others think he was crazy
You let it go on for over year
You didn't stop it, Why
Tell me, Give me your reason
Answer me God, Help me to understand
You go and make matters worse
You gave him Cancer
You didn't give him a chance to fight back
You just jerked him away from us
Tell me, Tell me how
How you could be so cruel
How can others not question you
When others do it, It's murder
But when it's by your hand
It's your will, Their fate
Tell me, What makes you so different
Your no better than the demons knocking at the door
You heard me beg and plead
You know I'm not afraid to die
I was willing to carry it all for him
I was willing to take my Daddy's place
You didn't even let me say Goodbye
Tell me, Tell me why I couldn't take his place
Answer me God, you owe me that much
Spiritual

God answers prayer
indeed that is certain
many can indeed testify
blessing to God is their refrain
I can indeed testify so
as I am retired now
something which I had prayed for
and now it's happened wow!
My works future was uncertain
then redundancy came to me
being not 60 years yet
but God said you're free
Age doesn't come into His plan
for our future is eternally true
God works us in His purpose
his servants we are to do
Our father owns all the cattle
on a thousand hills
what's our life in that comparison?
within my heart He stills
poetgord@2013

Only light can penetrate the
darkness
that resides in the default state
of mind
I descend from beta to delta
through
binaural beats; instantly caught
between frequencies beyond
time
I absorb amplitudes of acoustic
energy
and I learn to just be earth
Since I am the earth
and because I am of
the one that is the source of its
existence,
I've owned the power of
omnificence
I realize now that I AM because
HE is since I am from that, a
descendant
Created in the image of a
thought
and a feeling from the
Universal Mind
I tune in to this vibration from
rhythmic
pulse that manipulates
subconscious minds
Immersed between 4 and 7
hertz;
brainwaves halt to a conscious
sleep
All chakras are aligned shining
crown energy
and now my consciousness
begins to reap!
and light begins to penetrate
the harmonious beams
that were already there
constant and always there
is now flooded with sound
patterns
that force brainwaves to submit
to power
of omnipresent sound that
always was
and always will be connected to
the Source from which I came
so I extend exponentially
beyond;
physical time and space
I long to embrace the intensity
of gamma rays
I give way to the coded sounds
that resonate from the inner
core
and continue to connect
through the binaural beats that
-
remind me of before
Always familiar but ignored
until found by gaining
knowledge of self
I listen with the intent to excel
while reaping an abundance of
benefits and rewards
Listen!!
It's already yours
Just reach out and grab it
as long as intention and ego is
checked
the universe will correspond
accordingly
it will deliver a life to you divine
and orderly
Just listen to the sounds that
were there from before
They will guide to to the
vibration from the core
and it will guide you to connect
directly with the source

We salute every soldier who’s
served this great nation.
And offer a heart of thanks
and appreciation!
We salute each member
of our armed forces.
And are thankful for their
efforts and resources!
We salute the many who
protect our borders too.
We’d be in trouble…
If not for people like YOU!
We salute every son and
daughter lost in a war.
YOU are what serving this
country is meant for!
We salute the officers who’ve
guided our women and men.
Our prayers are with you!
And our love from within!
We salute our veterans!
Wherever they may be!
Those who served on
land, air and sea!
Offering prayer to the
Lord is our belief…
That he will guide our
Commander-in-Chief!
As we observe
Memorial Day this year…
Let’s offer our soldiers
love, hope and cheer…
May God bless them in
all they endeavor
And his peace be with them
today and forever!!
By Jim Pemberton
05/21/10

Which way leads to the
land of green white
green?
Which way are we
heading?
A country the wicked
bears the rulership, and
the people sighing
continuously.
A terrible thing sprouts
beneath the sun: a
pregnant woman
delivering not.
Imps come to lime-light
by snuffing air from the
goose that laid the
golden eggs.
The blind guiding the un
blind.
The weak suppressing
the strong-a terrible
thing.
Like the overthrow of the
gods at Mt. Olympus by
the Titans.
A country where also
thieves appear as men of
integrity.
Land of green white
green,which way?
A land where the
enlightened ones are
overshadowed and
peanuts given to them.
The masses are dogs that
eat the crumbs.
Which way to go you
Land?
Iliterates stand on
podium of power
bellowing orders as milk
of sorrow known as
dividends of democracy
is passed around.
The machine of progress
manned by the
unproductive.
"There is better
tomorrow" we hear.
Land of green white
green,my country
where rule of law walk
beside anarchy.
The proles are sentenced
to adversity,and there
endured death-like trials.
Chai! Aru! People
dancing on thorns
whimpering as they
throng
along.
I see a new sun rising
from the horizon,hope is
rekindled as its rays
grace on hopeless bodies.
Look!! there soon be
change!
Note:
This
is
poem
full
of
Nigeria
political
angst.

They said he would grow out of it,
All night I’d listen to his cough,
His nose dripped and wouldn’t turn off,
When it got bad, he would vomit.
The doctors wouldn’t promise
Their treatments would pay off,
After years, they acted a little lost
When he showed almost no progress.
I kept praying for his healing,
Suddenly, good news without question,
Test results showed normal breathing,
The doc said, “Stop the medicine!”
I’m still reeling from the feeling,
That, my friends, is divine intervention.
*This poem is based on true events.

I remember eating dinner in the glow of the burning lamps.
We all dipped our bread into a common bowl of oil.
A little bread, a little cheese, some salt, an apple, a little wine.
But for the salt all the fruits of our own labors. And Gods.
The enjoyment of fellowship and family at table and fireside.
Laughter and the soft sounds of evening chores and talk.
Discussing the work to be done tomorrow and next week.
Telling the old tales, the good ones, and the family stories.
Children learn who they are from this and will remember.
Maybe a song or two, all voices raised, some sweet, some not.
Childrens prayers before bed, every night, from this comes faith.
A cuddle and a kiss with your wife, to let her know she's beautiful.
A snuggle with her beneath the warm blankets, face on a cool pillow,
And a whispered prayer of thanksgiving before sleep takes you.
God gave every man a brain, two hands and a heart.
With these tools we can build all of these things.
With all of these gifts, who needs more?

Even through hardship,
you gave me the membership,
to stand up again;
from those who don't believe,
I can see,
right above me,
you are there to my human eyes only,
I don't believe in you just faithfully,
I believe in you spiritually.
For broken hearts comes to tears,
for desperation comes to fears,
to deal with insanity once again.
No matter what agony,
or I snap mentally,
all the deaths been shown these days,
I will hold my faith of praise,
to all the madness we've caused,
you will show us your miracles,
for you are known as God.

The eye,a sign the
unwise can't comprehend
Forged from the world's
origin,an
illumination in darkened
minds,for the
enlightened ones like
Leonardo da Vinci,Isaac
Newton,John Milton....etc.
The eye is a tree
with many branches like
Priory of Scion,Knight
templars,I.O.G.T,United
Nations,Masonic
Lodge,Music industry,
Politics,global economy,
etc
stretching beyond
human imaginations-felt
in all corners of earth.
The world is clothed
through wisdom from
above.
The eye,all seeing
sign,an invincible
emblem of power and
riches to the lion hearted
and loyal souls.
A seat of influence and
fame.
Creating the social order
through men of power....
Some see it as a
curse,others a blessing.
I feel it,the great eye is
everywhere watching
you!

Let’s praise the Lord!
All you people of the land!
Let’s praise him with every
Instrument we have on hand!
Let’s shout praises to his
wonderful name!
A message of rejoicing,
we need to proclaim!
Let’s come before him,
with love from our hearts!
This is where a victorious
life really starts!
Let’s bring him our thanks
and appreciation!
And sing of his tender mercy
and wondrous salvation!
Let’s bring him a heart filled
With hope and cheer!
The coming of the lord,
is so very near!
We bless the father, the spirit
and son!
Through the blood of Jesus,
we have overcome!
By Jim Pemberton

It's hard doing something different.
It's difficult staying yourself.
In a world so accustomed to conformity,
It feels nearly impossible to be unique
As the one He created you to be.
How do we find the strength?
How do we find the courage?
How do we find the bravery?
Where do we defeat fear?
Well, He's hanging on The Cross
Giving life to you and me.
Thank You Jesus!
Let us not forget
With Christ,
Nothing is impossible,
For with God,
All things are possible!
Thank You Father!
Thank You!
We give our lives to You!
We are Yours!
Praise You forever
And forevermore!
In Jesus' Name,
We pray,
Amen!

I call it a blessing from above
And I know everyone wants this to have
Everyone is looking for it
But only few can found it
I'm lucky I'm one of that few
And I've been blessed to found true love in you
It's like a dream came true
To be loved by the guy I loved too
To you,I felt the undefined happiness
For me,for all the guys you are the best!
And I want you to stay for the rest of my life
Coz' I really need someone like you in my life
I consider you as a blessing sweetheart
So I give to you my sincere HEART
I love you forever
And I hope that God will guide us to be together..forever

Geometry shows us God’s great fondness for lines
In the gazelles, birds and butterflies as well.
Everywhere we search in the midst of His designs,
Even in the sea we find many an animal in his shell.
Not stopping His ingenious design with mere creatures,
Or objects He fondly blesses with roundness,
That appear most often among celestial features,
He drew woman’s figure most curvy and boundless.
The womanly figures are of an exquisite selection,
Running the perfect outline from legs to hair,
Expressing haunting beauty with divine perfection,
And designed to please the heart willing to dare.
With circular lines it seems that He began
Depicting the face and hair with round design.
He moves then to the bust with a span,
And with symmetry amazes with the circular line.
Now on to the waist with its hyperbolic form,
He shapes with alluring symbolic notion.
Now cycling to legs God departs the norm,
And now straight lines obtain His promotion.
All of these sacred shapes and borders,
God draws from the world’s great sweep.
He conveys them from land’s four corners,
Cross mountains high and valleys deep.
God is the master of geometric arts;
He is the architect of spherical dreams.
And He fashions woman’s celestial parts
From the lines on landscape’s four extremes.
Now all of this is just to make very clear
My prayer that you be my spherical dream,
With starlight in your flowing hair,
Your glory will fuel my modest esteem.

“Joy to the World : The LORD has Come”
I dance upon the clouds, racing to Glory
I look upon my life and smile ; Thank-YOU
Dear GOD , with utmost Joy I receive YOUR Grace
The Beauty of YOUR Creation, grasps the Heart
I can see Eternity; Everlasting, Forever and Always
“Joy to the World : The LORD has Come”
I climb the Stars to Heaven., my Savior : YOU
Jesus my Lord, Everlasting, FOREVER and Always
I Waltz upon YOUR forgiving Rainbow of Glory
Knowing Each Prayer Request, from a True Heart :
Joyously, HE answers ; with the Joy of HIS Grace
Do YOU see the Joy in the Smile of a Broken Heart?
Is the Everlasting Ballroom dance, a Dance to Glory :
To entwine in the Joyful, fulfillment of HIS Grace
I can see Eternity; Everlasting, Forever and Always
I look upon my life and smile ; Thank-YOU
“Joy to the World : the LORD has Come”
Do You see the Joy , YOU will receive in Glory?
When YOU Entwine , in His Everlasting Love : Always
Knowing, that the path of Life, is the Joy of his Supreme Grace
Knowing He is the Joyful beat of a forlorn and lonely Heart
His LOVE and Salvation, the Love of “Jesus” :He offers YOU
“Joy to the World : the LORD has Come”
I Pirouette : Toe to Heel , a joyful path ; I dance to be with YOU
Knowing the Joy, of the Saviors’ Blood, knowing His Eternal Grace
How Joyously, I come to Thee ; YOUR Liege , FOREVER : ALWAYS
Will this Dark Soul, this Blacken Heart , Forever know YOUR Glory?
“Joy to the World : the LORD has Come”
Almighty God has given me the LOVE and Joy of a Heavenly Heart
I can see , Eternity : EVERLASTING, FOREVER, and ALWAYS
“Joy to the World : The LORD has Come “
In the clouds, the Rainbows, the Stars to Heaven : all Life; HIS Glory
How Blessed, am I to know GOD’S Joyfulness of Infinite GRACE
I look upon my Life and Smile : Thank-YOU
The Joy of LIFE , in Sunshine ; in Shadows, Dances in my Heart
YOUR GRACE ; FOREVER and ALWAYS, Entwines my Soul
My HEART : FOREVER and Always beats as one with YOU
I Come Joyously to frolic In an ETERNITY of GLORY with YOU
Inspired By the Contest "JoY to the World" Sponsored By LIGHT and LOVE :
" Deborah Guzzi "
Dedicated to my " GOD " and his Only Begotten Son : My Savior : Jesus

Before we were thought of or time had started,
God put US in His Son’s name..
And each time we pray, you'll see its true,
You can't spell Jesus without including US.
Were a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For US, He was born;
And His great love for US is the reason He died.
Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with US in His plan?
The stones split away, the gold trumpet blew, egospelexpress
And His resurrection was for US.
As JesUS left the earth with His wonderful ascension,
When He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.
"Go into the world and tell them it's true
that I love them all - Just like I love you."
So many people are Christian brothers and sisters,
Don't all the others have a right to know JesUS too?
It all depends on what we do,
He'd like them all to know,
But it all starts with US.
Rev. Samuel Mack, OMS
Copyright 2011
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It's not a lesson to be taught
Or a skill to be acquired
It's the nudge to move forward
Open when the time is right
It's the spirit inside
God leading on the way
On the journey to discover
He is all you need
It's the courage to let go
Say yes instead of no
Reveal what you've been holding back
As Jesus takes the wheel
It's the realization that it doesn't matter
What others think of you
God leads you where you're meant to be
Just allow you to be you
It's the standing up to fear
Proclaiming "fear's not gonna win!"
The battle has been fought too long
Time to let the stalemate end
It's the inspiration you've been holding
For others and for yourself
The light we've been dimming
Rather than shining on His behalf
It's the spontaneity in the decision
To follow His call all the way
Discovering peace in being you
Wide open as the perfect creation you are
The world out there is brutal
But there's a Holy Man holding out His Hand
His bravery now is all we have
But His bravery of love is all we need
May God bless you!

Let no shadow be cast in my soul
for I have seen the countenance of grace.
Let my heart not build a wall
to hide the furious compassion of Your face.
Let the rain of mercy fall
upon the dry wasteland of my memories.
Let my life answer to Your call
and my own stubbornness cease.
Let me not at the foot of the cross
resent precious blood splattered for me.
Let it cover the pain of loss
and from sin set me free.
Thank the Lord my soul can rejoice
for I am but a sinner whom You gave a choice.

I wish there was a star:
That knows what's inside my heart
Listen to my troubled thoughts
That talks to me when no one else is there
And call my name when it has been forgotten,
To make me shine when sadness is letting me down;
Truly, I wish there was a star:
That understands me better,
To bring back the smile stolen from me
And take me along in its journey,
To a valley where all things shine happily
Where joy blossom every morning, every night
Lives decorated with anointed perfection;
Yes, I believe there is a star:
That loves me most
That sings my birth song,
Inspires me to fulfil my vows
And journey with me beyond the borders

Sometimes things are up,
And sometimes they are down,
Sometimes black is white,
And sometimes it is brown.
All the rivers flowing,
Back to the sacred sea,
All the monkeys climbing,
Up the very same tree.
You think you know a lot,
Think you know it all,
But the autumn leaves are falling,
At the north wind's lonely call.
The thinking of the meaning,
The reasons lost and gone,
At last the place is ready,
A vacant holy throne.
The emptiness that fill you,
Fills you from inside,
Is the treasure you are holding,
The bridegroom's holy bride.
And now the north wind's blowing,
Blowing down the Way,
And now we sit here waiting,
For the bridegroom's wedding day.
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Open your eyes to the ever turning skies
I want to here with me through the night
My heart yearns into your soul
Burning as if newly lit coal
I bravely submerg the embers
That the time I have can be spent with you
And I remember each kiss every moment
I was caught in your love that for just this day I remember
So what happened was a chance for your love
A time that I kept in a locket tied with a kiss
I wanted you to feel, to love, to slumber
And to awake in my arms with that times kept bliss
I lay silient in an umber

For there is no discrimination when catastrophe strikes;
It is no time to fight.
No race card of black and white.
This is when people of all creeds and races need to unite.
Sometimes I question, whether compassion for humanity still exists.
Haiti use to be where the rich thrive, and the poor perish,
We should quell their fears;
Lord give Haiti the strength to fight their tears.
Now the wealthy and poor are united at last,
So let them assist each other and forget about the past,
They may be battered and beaten, but they are not defeated.
Haiti is where my Jesus is seated.
But out of the destruction, hope will rise,
For it's children I will always have tears in my eyes.
Bring a prayer and a friend
Let's support their cause and faith
Lord give Haiti the strength, don’t let them wait
While guided by Your light, it is the comfort they seek
‘Cause their scenario is bleak
Come help if you can
So stretch your hands from land to land

In the dream world where reality becomes a fantasy
And fantasy becomes reality.
The impossible is made possible and death becomes no threat. Mountains turn to a plain ground and are surmountable.
In the dream world I can do the impossible and see the invincible. I can spread my wings, soar and fly through the clouds reaching the altitude of my fortune and destiny.
In the dream world I am unstoppable and unquestionable, conquering all my adversaries. The treasures of this world are at my disposal, kings and kingdoms are my subjects.
In the dream world wishes don’t count but choices are made. That is why I have made the choice to have you as mine forever. In my dream world where there is no pain but gain, no distress but fortress, no cross but crown.

The Farmer woke,
Before break of day,
And for a little rain did pray.
Then hitched his team,
And plowed the land,
Given him by the Master’s hand.
The Cowboy awoke,
And a prayer he sighed,
“Please give us rain, for the prairie is dry.”
Then in the heat,
He did rope and brand,
The cattle given him by the Master’s hand.
At night, before sleep,
The Farmer read,
The words from the Bible that God had said,
“If you’ll keep my Commandments,
In it’s season I’ll make it rain,
And you shall eat,
And your land shall fill with grain.”
The Cowboy fell asleep remembering,
A verse his Ma had read,
A promise God made and the words he said,
“Love and serve the Lord God,
And it shall come to pass,
That I shall make it rain,
And for the cattle, there shall be grass.”
So each resolved, in his own way,
To be a better man,
And follow closely the Commandments,
And there-fore save the land.
And though they never met,
They prayed for the same thing,
And watched the sky for the clouds,
And the rain that they would bring.
And though it was long in coming,
The drops fell upon the land,
And revived and refreshed these special places,
Given by the Master’s hand.
The Farmer and the Cowboy,
Each prayed for the land of which they were fond,
And through their belief, they saved the Earth,
Through the Lord’s Common Bond.

Mystery does not have to be errie, dark, fearful. Mysteries can be inviting, especially in prayer and meditation.
Close your eyes. See darkness turn to light. Allow the light to guide you into your inner soul. Allow the strength of your soul to completely encapsulate your physical body.
As you stay in the light, think of a positive loving word... LOVE is all right. See the light, hear the LOVE.
As light and LOVE mix, messages and thoughts will come to understanding. Understanding the mystery of the unknown brings the mass of the universe into your life, into your soul.
Allow mystery to come into your life.
Louis Drago

Lips that have kissed iniquity
Her lips parted with such ease
My lips cracked with your displeasure
For you are a jealous God
I felt your lips brush by my ear
As you spoke to my heart
These lips now utter your praises.
Today is my new beginning
I have longed for today
My today influences all my tomorrows
As my yesterdays have led to today
You have gifted me with your splendor
Today is my gift to you
These lips now utter your praises.
For Verlena's Contest, just got it in under the wire.
By Richard Lamoureux
Written September 10th, 2014

My prayers
I will send
To my dear twin
this prayer is for you
Father
Please bless twin
Heal her body
Touch from inside- out
You know
what she needs
give her strength
to reach out to you
Father
I pray that
you send angels
to minister now
Father
I ask that
you forgive all
wrong that has been done
Oh God
wash us now
I give you praise
This I Pray- Amen
* Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye maybe healed. The
effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5: 16
Poetic Twins created by Mary Ann Duhart on 10-3-2009. Subject topics relating to
twins..syllable count 2-3-4-5 representing 2-twins 3-triplet-4- quadruplets
and 5 quintriplets..rhyming for identical or non-rhyming for faternal - no limit of stanzas.

Forgiveness
Reopen channels to His harmony,
let honesty emerge, forgivingness…
Reclaim the pathway to eternity.
Though hurt at times and bleeding thoughtlessness,
the steps to understand may ease the pain,
let honesty emerge, forgivingness…
To pacify the soul emotions gain
acceptance, whispering to judge no more
in steps to understand and ease the pain.
Forgiveness paves the way, unlocks the door
with prayer of thanks, lift others to the Lord,
acceptance whispering to judge no more.
An inner peace and calm brings its reward
enlarging faith with love… Forgive. Connect…
Give prayer of thanks, lift others to the Lord.
Let angels guide in roads that intersect.
Reopen channels to His harmony
enlarging faith with love… Forgive. Connect…
Reclaim the pathways to eternity.
Janet L Vick
Terzanelle form

In a murmur of souls from time unknown.
So soft yet so strong it shook the ground beneath me.
I stopped to see what the sound was they were making?
The sound started to have rhythm.
Words started to come out of the murmuring.
Wave after wave of what started out as noise,
soon turned into soothing words of melodious understandable joy.
I thought to myself, I know this and I started to join in.
Rivers of blood have flowed before us,
To find us here today.
Our King has brought before us,
This wonderful glorious day.
We will sing it from the mountains,
Glory be You.
Yes we will sing it from the mountains,
Our King has brought us through.
Yes we will sing it from the mountains,
Christ Jesus brought us through.
Yes we will sing it from the mountains.
The crowd started to slowly separate and move away from me,
As they started to leave I could here them in the distance.
(Yes we will sing it from the mountains)
I was all alone standing there with the song of life still ringing in my mind.
Then I heard a soft but strong voice say,
Would you like to join us?
I cried out, yes Jesus!
Please; fill me, let me know your way.
I was instantly back in the middle of the friendship singing.
Salvation he has shown us,
On This wonderful glorious day.
Yes we will sing it from the mountains,
Christ Jesus is the way.
Yes we will sing it from the mountains,
For now and ever more.
Yes we will sing it from the mountains,
Christ will always be our savior.

When life takes hold of you no mercy given
Foreclosures popular , the new age to walk ..driven
When your nerves are shattered
The home you live in seems scattered
Just breathe ~
children don't understand why you can't give money on the daily
life feels cold and The bills are unbearable to open it seems
When there is not enough food in the pantry for all
you feel you are losing as you begin to fall , loose sight of dreams
Just breathe ~
All these things are a test , every breath that counts.
It's the faith, and will to live , as anxiety mounts
In your darkest hour just call on his power
with the help of God above , you will surmount.
just breathe ~ just keep breathing
" Just another day in paradise Contest "

Poorly heated coffee;
I can't seem to get it hot enough.
Tired eyes still rolling,
Film draped for dreaming.
This last Summer Saturday,
Might as well call it Fall.
The pumpkins out and jumping,
Future jack-o-lanterns for fun.
Gentle breeze cascades,
Every once in a while a poof.
Sunny sun still sunning;
Please don't ever go away.
Time to heat up the coffee;
My goodness this is good!
So open arms and lean back;
God is so, so good!

Our love grows stronger,
Even beyond the distance,
Even beyond the days.
I know you're with me always
And I'm always with you;
In God together we're together forever
And physically we'll be together forever soon.

Christians offer prayer to
Heavens above,
Realizing their sins are forgiven
Instantly and forever.
Scriptures have recorded this
Transcendent act. His death an
Investiture in mankind. His
Sepulchre a transitory tenement.
Revived by God,
Instantiating His power
So that man may know this
Emanation was
Not accidental.

Please don't condemn me
For whom or how I pray
I sadly pray for the souls of all others
That I come across every day
I pray wholeheartedly with the feelings,
That are felt from within my heart
Also for those who think of themselves above me
As they arrogantly rip my heart apart
This world has become such an evil place
Cloked in nothing but selfish greed
So to those I can reach,I try to do one thing
And that is plant a new spiritual seed
So please don't condemn me
For whom or how I pray
I sadly pray for the souls of all others
Before my life here is to be taken away

written 28th Sept 2007
I need to find a goal
no longer to live life of a broken soul
Living a lie...just to get by
I've past all the pain
And left with there stain
a new life is now in reach
This new world beside the beach
no longer do I continuously pray
Hidden for so long
I don't know where I belong
To start it all over
is as hard as an alcoholic...to stay sober
Where do I begin?
how far do I jump in?
This new life is rather very frightening
I'm scared and taunted
But no longer am I haunted
the first steps I have begun taken
To walk with my head held high and awaken
I have finally found my soul
Now Lord, I ask what is to be my goal?

I Know of Someone Holding Unforgiveness!
I know of someone holding unforgiveness!
This has led to a life of much bitterness!
Toward his brother, he’s held on to a grudge.
From his viewpoint, he won’t even “budge.”
No matter what God’s word has clearly spoken…
He’s walked with a heart
that’s been broken!
His son prayed that God would speak to him!
That he would forgive, so God could heal him!
Forgiveness is a powerful thing to do!
If you want God’s mercy to
flow through you!
We’re not called to “hold back,”
the love God’s given!
Through Christ shed blood…
We’re all forgiven!
May the love of Christ come and touch us!
It’s no secret how much God
really loves us!
Please come Lord Jesus! And touch our soul!
May we express your love, wherever we go!
May God’s gentle love, be what always binds us!
HIS words; “love one another,”
do remind us!
By Jim Pemberton

I Prayed For Love,
As I leave this world one thing I wish to share; I prayed for love. I never gave up on my prayer, for God would send someone to love me too! Looking back with tears’ filling my eyes, my heart torn, and my life depleted, having never known the love I prayed for. Soon the last breath will exit my body; those by my side were unable to share the pure love of my prayer’s! My one prayer in life has gone unanswered, why I wonder did love not find me.
I pray now as my time is near, love passed me by here on earth even as hope remained in my heart and faith kept me praying; so again; I pray when I finally take my last earthly breath let that love take my hand. May Love guide me to my heavenly home for God; “I pray saved all the love I so desperately wanted to give me in heaven.”
My heart and soul wanted so much more than you could give. If only is what I always told myself. Love to me was such a beautiful and wonderful thing. Nothing could be more precious or so pure! Honestly, my entire life I struggled wondering if I was crazy or if I deserved to be loved. Now as death approaches the answer hovers.
Please don’t cry for me as leaving the world behind brings peace and comfort. Tonight the angels will carry my sorrows away from me, I’ll cry no more, and God is waiting with all the loved stored from a lifetime!
Debbie Knapp
9/25/11

I've watched the war from behind closed doors;
Eyes too glued to close.
And now knowing what's in store, there's porn no more.
God's love is the only hope we know.
We are forgiven because of the love that is Jesus.
We are saved because of the love that is Jesus.
We give our lives to the Father for we are His children and He loves us.
We are loved!
No matter what we've done, we are loved!
Confess and ask for forgiveness;
This is such a beautiful gift!
Thank You God!
Thank You Jesus!
You forgive me!
You save me!
You change me!
I am changed!
I am new!
I am renewed!
I am forgiven!
I am saved!
I am changed!
There's porn no more
For God's hope is in store!
There's porn no more
For God's love is the hope of the world!

One day I wondered, why am I here?
What is my purpose?
What is my plan?
I got down on my knees, and asked GOD the same,
First going to him in Jesus Name,
I said “Father GOD, I just don’t know, I just don’t understand
Why in this life, I was dealt this hand.
Why is my life such a struggle,
Why so much pain,
Oh Father GOD,
I just don’t understand.”
As I begin to rise from my knees,
I heard a whisper, I felt a light breeze,
A voice begin to speak, such a commanding tone,
I fell back down, with a shiver to my bones.
The voice proceeded to speak and this is what it said,
“Hello my child, your prayer I heard,
So I thought I would tell you in my own words,
I have a plan for your life, that you just can’t see,
But continue to do what you do, continue to have faith in me.
I will not steer you wrong, for your path is so bright,
You seem happy during the day, but weary at night,
Fret not my child, for I am your Father above,
I will only show you, Unconditional Love.
You will go through some struggles, you will have some pains
But the rewards you will reap, will be well worth the gain
You have no idea of my plan for you
But you have a purpose in everything you do.
I will not reveal, my plan for your life
But you will see, when the time is right
So don’t give up and don’t despair
For I am GOD, and are with you everywhere.
I thank you for your prayer,
I enjoyed this conversation and I hope you did too,
Hold tight my child,
Your blessing is about to come through.”

I'm worried where the next dollar will come from.
Will she ever arrive?
Will she ever show up?
But why am I worrying?
Stop it!
It's all in God's Great Hands!
It's all under God's control!
It's all within His plans!
It's all His
And He will provide
Because He is our Father!
He loves us!
It's all His!
Trust Him!
I know it's difficult;
He will not lead you wrong.
He knows where you need to go.
He knows what you need to endure.
It's all His plan.
It's all in His Hands!
Lay down your life;
Give the control.
He is in control!
Thank You Father!
Trust Him!
It will all be okay!
Trust Him!
Thank You God!
Thank You Jesus!
Thank You Holy Spirit!
I love You always!
I trust You always!
I trust You!
I trust You!
Yes, yes I do!
I trust You!
I love You!
Amen!

I can act insane
But DO NOT
Make me feel worthless
I belong in God’s family
He will bless my future generation
Don’t punish me for
Being myself –
Don’t envy my glee
I can act like an
Adult, but I’d
Prefer to have joy…
Not stress…
That piles upon us in our
Everyday lives
Being childlike is
A rare beauty –
No one prizes it…
No one came across it…
In this lifetime…
I can laugh all day
I can make you smile
If you’d accept my
Childlike dreams of mine
Don’t treat me like a sick swine
Renew my young heart
Give me the ability
To kill the old man…
I have my place in God’s family
He’ll be adored and glorified
We’ll exchange prayers and hugs
By my future generation
I beg of you –
Don’t kill my childlike mentality
I’ll behave myself…
I’m positively sure that I’ll make you happy
I’ll still have pieces of a child in me
And pass it on to my future generation…

Morals, Morality and Ethical Direction…
We often hear of morals, morality and ethical direction.
What they mean, I suppose, is “one’s discretion.”
Very seldom, is anything from the Bible being heard.
Why obey God’s commandments? Why, that’s absurd!
Many claim, that as adults, just about anything is “o.k.”
As long as you don’t do what they do, but what they say!
Many are “bombarded” with sexual type of temptations…
Often leading many to get into perverse addictions!
We set up boards of people to try to be “ethically clean.”
When it comes down to it…
What does this really mean?
Can a person be totally immoral, but 100% ethical?’
Does this, in some way, seem kind of “heretical?”
Why believe in God? He’s been ruled
“unconstitutional.”
While many listen to the news,
which is often “delusional!”
We hear of perversions, that are often “glorified.”
Do we hear of those wanting
to be Godly sanctified?
If you’re confused, and need some kind of spiritual guide!
Look to God’s word! He has nothing to hide!
The kind of morality and ethics that you’ll ever need…
Can be found in the Bible! Open it and read!
Why not read from Genesis through Revelation?
We can all find what we need! Across our nation!
God and his word give us a true moral compass for living!
His life for our own lives, is what he’s freely giving!
Won’t you come to Jesus for godly direction today?
He is here! And wants to help you find HIS way!
By Jim Pemberton

She sits there slowly rocking
In the chair that's by her bed
Sometimes it gets so lonely
That she wishes she were dead
She knows that now and then
She might forget the time or place
And once in every while
She may not recognize a face
Putting on her slippers
That were right there by the wall
She stumbled from her seat
And started walking down the hall
She passed the nurses' station
No one saw her going by
She eased into the chapel
Where she hung her head and cried
"Where are all my children
They don't visit anymore
And what about my sisters
They've only been here twice before"
"I know they think I'm crazy
At times I think so, too
I never really asked for this
There's nothing I can do"
She reached into the pocket
Of her wrinkled cotton gown
She found the tattered holy card
And heavily knelt down
She used to know the prayer by heart
Then the ilness took control
Now she had to read the words
That filled her very soul
She prayed, "Hail Mary, full of grace"
And a bright light filled the room
A soothing warmth came over her
Dispelling any gloom
"My child, you need not kneel
Jesus knows you've done your best
You've grown so tired and weary
It is now your turn to rest"
"I know you feel abandoned
By your family and friends
But in heaven you're surrounded
With a love that never ends"
"You've sacrificed so very much
Your family always first
Standing by through thick and thin
In good times and in worst"
"Your children surely love you
Your friends have shown they care
I came to tell you all of this
For I have heard their prayers"
"It's difficult for them to watch
This horrible disease
That eats away your memory
And brings you to your knees"
"Today I take my mantle
And embrace you with a love
That I now freely give to you
From the Father up above"
She smiled up at Mary
And took in her last breath
Fulfilling now a life long wish
To die a happy death

A Very Inviting Temptation!
I remember of a particular situation.
I was offered a very "inviting" temptation.
The situation I was in... I didn't belong!
And lost any sense of "right and wrong."
At first... I felt no guilt or shame.
And brought embarrassment
to my family's name.
I tried to explain this to my wife and kids.
I heard; "Dad... please... no more fibs!"
The Godly principles were "tossed to the side,"
As the sin inside caused arrogance and pride.
Soon, all in my life that truly mattered...
Was gone! My life was empty and shattered!
I was sorry for all of the problems I caused!
This time... I took a moment to pause.
I cried to God to rescue me from my sin.
I confessed! Would God help me once again?
I read in the Bible of Jesus’ grace and love!
This time the help I needed had to come from above!
I asked him for a fresh and brand new start.
He removed the stain from a broken heart.
He restored to me the joy I once had.
I'm so blessed! Jesus has made me glad!
Jesus is the reason I'm here today!
I LOVE HIM more than words can say!
By Jim Pemberton

The lost souls of avatar rain to tarrence of clouds of ancient sand quick to be release,
small fiction thoughts of armagaddon,
bet yet the fight for ever thing apolocapse yet be seen,
sand of miss use sanity cant tell this from time glass,
b-e-w-i-t-c-h-,but if a man is made mad it much be sanity,
if god thought is of us,
then in life reflection the summon decision rightious of apathy,
i can hear hills rummoring,
so if we should suffer with him why shouldnt we regin with him.
i sit and prayer for miss religa's of the world,
no shame in man prayer we should except our faith,
inquencely.
jesus was saw as predestiantion and as we christians,
we follwer with out thoughts, we should never fear the light or step near it,
ita faith we should accept as in the or big bang theory,
there are a beginning and end to every story,
thought of heaven shiney with in question with in my mind,
answer of faith in god know the false hopes are among us but they still preach and wringle
between the sheets.
and with in following words will this be a lost age,
of a coveant or legion of promise,
most dearest of all thoughts,
heaven is watch
(Lost prayer)

Be not forgotten faith that bids me stay
When darkened hours come bringing heavy rain
Flood waters ominous rising delays
Foreboding storm cease or I'll go insane
In selfish pity I could lose my way
Controlled by circumstance not dreams I've prayed
Be not caught up in struggles of this day
And miss the joy and passion of plans laid
Rise my soul hear the whisper of His voice
He'll calm the storm and waters will recede
You'll cross dry land so let your heart rejoice
You had faith to stand and now to proceed
So stay the course your treasured promise land
Find your child your awesome little man
*This is a poem about seeking (hunting) and reclaiming a childlike faith to believe!
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Set me free Lord set me free,
Take this evil I lay with away.
Take this torture turn it astray.
Walk with me just let me be.
Look inside my heart to see,
Erase my mind as I do pray.
Renew my spirit all in a day.
Sign me up for a high decree.
Leave all this as dust in the wind,
Scatter past present and future,
I will not falter nor will I bend,
Send it all away with no suture.
Set me free Lord, take this madness and put it in its place.
I must warn you it wears a mask to cover up its ugly face.
(R) Registered: 2013 Ann Rich

F alling to my knees in prayer,
A sking not but worshiping the Lord.
I am only a crusader for the cause of creation.
T herefore, I bow unto The!
H e will hoist my spirit and embrace my soul into contentment.
I mage forms via an informed acumen.
S trength augments my strife in life.
A mazing is the lucidity of the mind.
P lease, may I have this honor of speaking to you?
O rnate you with lavishing words.
W isdom and knowledge you award.
E verlasting faith bequeathed through imploration.
R ising above my trials and trepidation,
F or you is the keeper of my soul.
U shering relevance in the most significant way,
L ife guidance provided each day.
T empered to the intensity of my faithfulness,
H ow time is only the hourglass of eternity.
I venerate in the privacy of my home.
N othing is more invigorating than adulation of the Lord God.
G ist is faith being that it is the most powerful entity universal.
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Penned on January 07, 2015!

So you sinned?
Well, that's done and over with!
Keep it in the past
'Cause that's where it belongs.
But ask Jesus for forgiveness;
Don't dwell on mistakes any longer
Because He makes you new again:
Renewed.
Love is the outcome;
Forget the wrongs,
Love and move on!

ANSWERED PRAYERS
Crisp cutting edges are river aging...
Dusts, gossamer embracing carves and mounds.
All around unchanged.
Solely, the wind curtains flow.
Seems, they are the only one engaging.
Have I step to an antique ground?
Waiting...
waiting... waiting
and wailing ....
When...
Somebody,
please tell me when?
I am begging ....
will someone show me when...
There are no signs, neither gleaming-clues
Hence, I am left in bloom buzzing blues
I look to reach stars spraying a lace of shine.
Lo! The moon moaning a veil of mystique fine.
Evenings are waterfall silently playing lyre.
Arousing my soul's delight to set afire
A singer or poetess booze longing to inspire
The stillness bares inner recesses well
where spirits ready to compel and swell.
There's no one else: Just you and me: my God.
On bended knees, naked from any trace of pretense
Humbly, I am opening my life to Your Holy presence.
Sweet, Oh so sweet, You extend Your loving hand.
No second thoughts, no hesitations.
Willingly, You extend to tenderly understand.
Snares and torn slowly, Oh so slowly you prune,
lightening every weighing doubts and fears.
Long forgotten prayers are answered,
timely hatched from insanity shell..
Golden ripe for prosperous harvest.
Yielding much beyond the mind calculation.
Evermore daring and bold in exhortation.
Sweet, oh so sweet, my Lord and my King.
It's worth to faithfully wait for Your perfect timing.
Now, Your promises have been falling to right places.
Kneeling down today and tomorrow thanking You...
I keep my trust wholly in the power of Your Hands...
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(c)
2:27am
August 03, 2014
inspired by the
verse: Matthew
6:33

There’s a Web of Temptation and Sin!
There’s a web of temptation and a lot of sin…
That brings slavery and a strong bondage within!
Throughout this land, there’s an evil surge!
While many lives, seem to be getting “submerged!”
Being submerged, into a life, that many believe in.
They become perverted, but want all to receive them!
The “love and acceptance,”
that many desire.
Puts them on a tightrope! A very thin wire!
As the web of temptation and sin begin to grow.
It brings a bondage that damages the soul!
They may want to have “love and acceptance.”
But in their hearts, needs to be a godly repentance!
May the holiness of a righteous God be stirred!
That all will come back, to the truth of his word!
His son Jesus, came to the cross! He bled and died!
That through him, our lives can be totally sanctified!
Only the power of God, can bring a needed restoration!
He gives to one and all…
A heavenly invitation!
Whosoever will… Come now! And accept him!
Won’t you take the time, to really know him?
Don’t allow the web of life to destroy
and overcome you!
Come to Jesus now! He really does
LOVE YOU!
By Jim Pemberton

Is It God We Trust? Or Leave In the Dust?
As our courts remove God from this great nation.
We are left with a confused and lost generation!
As God is taken away from our public schools.
A huge tide of immorality is what “rules.”
The Bible is often mocked and discarded.
It was on it’s principles this country was started!
Just about anything of God seems to get scorned.
So many “rush” to worship many ungodly forms.
As God’s name is often tossed and thrown out.
We tend to forget what HE is all about!
Too often, his plans for living are tossed and abused.
No wonder, there’s many who are lost and confused!
As people forget God and worship the fallen creature.
They look to themselves and “glorify” their features.
Many ignore God, and get involved in deep addictions.
And with this, come disease,
heartache and afflictions!
As God looks and sees this nation “bleeding.”
It’s his righteousness, that we need to be seeking!
If we would humble ourselves, he would hear our prayer!
He loves all of us! And he really does care!
Won’t you come to HIM, And invite him in?
Won’t you allow him to be your master and friend?
He brings strength and nourishment to the soul!
It’s only in him that we can be made whole!
By Jim Pemberton

You've fallen down again;
How can you let darkness win?
You just scraped your knee,
You didn't break your leg.
It will all be okay;
I will give you strength.
Brush it off, my child;
Come and take my hand.
Let me help you up again;
You will be okay.
I have always been with you,
And I always will be.
I am by your side,
But this time,
Will you allow me to take the lead?

Love is not easy
Love is hard
Love is time apart
Trying not to drown
Praying to stay loyal
Holding on to lover's promises
Dreaming of reuniting
Crying tears of hurt and joy
Thinking of you constantly
Asking God for all the best
Love is difficult
Love is not easy
Love is hard
Love is faith
Love is hope
Love is trust
But love is beautiful
Oh, so beautiful
And love is worth it
Oh, so worth it
Love is in God's Hands
Love is protected
Love will come back again
Reunion again
For God is love
In Jesus' Name
We pray
Amen!

Thank You Jesus For Changing Me!
Jesus reached down to my life
and changed it!
His love touched my soul
and “rearranged” it!
He brought to me his mercy
and care.
That I may share his goodness
to people everywhere!
He restored unto me the joy
of my salvation!
And brought to my life
a heavenly invitation!
He gave to me everything
that I needed!
He brings the victory!
Satan is defeated!
He really loves you!
Won’t you believe him?
Just reach out to him now!
And receive him!
By Jim Pemberton

Drowning in the pool of anguish…oh…oh…
I’m venturing into the forest…and I want to hear the words seep out
Release these aching sorrows…I worry my soul’s drying out…
like a drought…
Drain out the fluids from my heart
It’s gouging me…bruising me to the core…
**chorus**
Embrace the light…embrace the midnight sky…
You fall in my arms – you die so warm
Shed me more sun to lift up my spirits
From the…underground…and release me – I’m breathless
I’m drowning in doubt…ooh… oh…
Remember me…I’m falling…into my swirling fate…hanging on the roots
Strangling my heart…distorting in my veins… I’m bleeding so softly – cut out the wood…
Splintering me…I’m shattering… and I’m falling in the abyss
Bring me more radiance from my candle light
Warp me up in bliss…don’t let the midnight sky…don’t take away my delight
From the…ocean…and save me—save me…oh… oh… I’m failing
*chorus*
I’m drowning in regret…ooh..oh…
Hit the bull’s eye in my heart…embrace the light
And don’t leave me hanging in the abyss…hand me a kite!
Save me before I fall apart…shut out the night
And don’t let the dusk escape us…
I must confess…
I must confess…
I hate to see you abandon the light…
But I’m not the one to save you from the night
Ooh…ohh…
*Chorus*
Splintering lies fill your heart
I want to kiss it goodbye…
But you’ve mastered it like a piece of art
I want to kiss the abyss and die…
Dry… I wanna touch the sky with my whole soul
But I’m failing and the end of time has taken its toll
Tainted sorrow…swims around me…I dwell where the waters depart
But the anguish still swarms in my heart…
I’m failing…my heart stops beating
And my desires are fleeting
From my grasp
And the monsters laugh at me…as I fall…
*chorus*
Embrace the midnight sky…catch me…catch me…
As I fall in death’s arms…I die so cold
And your heart is made of gold
Untangle the darkness & take away the nightmares
Answer our prayers & block out the night
Erase the heartaches & wipe away our tears
Unravel Your words of life & delight

It's hard when I see so much pain,
Filled with life's many hardships,
All these troubled souls praying,
For miracles through their worships,
Even at home they are lost,
And muddle through their days,
'Release us from our lots',
They cry out from their maze,
Yet I find it even harder still,
When I must stand here and watch,
With neither the way or the will,
To give what little I've got,
So Lord I pray you fill my cup,
Give me the success and station,
Where hope can spring from love,
To answer all this frustration,
Let me afford more than simple words,
Grant me the means to answer prayer,
Lay before me a path true and sure,
To receive great fruit I can share,
My life has taught me so very much,
As my prayers so often are granted,
I know what it means to be touched,
By the charity of the enchanted,
It brings a life of such great hope,
To you and all of those you love,
It helps you to widen your scope,
And great faith when times get tough,
So today Lord I finally pray,
For something I never have before,
I pray for riches so very great,
That I would never need to ask for more,
Vast wealth beyond Solomon or Jabez,
Great wisdom and eternal good health,
The power to shape the will of others,
And all the prayers I leave on the shelf,
And I pray that I remain steadfast,
In service to you through my fellow man,
And you answer this prayer however crass,
Before this poem is written by this hand.

Heaven's sweetest angel, has finally arrived.
God held you in His loving arms, 'til He was satisfied.
Into your little face He looked, before He let you go;
And whispered something in your ear,
That only you would know:
'A prayer I have answered, I've heard it day and night;
It's a wish that has been uttered,
With all of someone's might.
A mommy and a daddy, have asked me for a son,
And it's you that I have chosen
To be their little one.
On the very day you get there,
Their hearts will fill with joy
To know that I have sent them,
This precious baby boy'.
He kissed you on your little cheek, and sent you on your way,
Into the waiting arms of Love...
Where you will always stay."

An Ode To LIFE
As I lay my head down and start to fall asleep I see myself being carried off to a place and time the place of our Lords birth in Bethlehem of Judea
As in the Bible tells the story of His life and how he lived and died in that human seance and rose on the day He told of
I do not remember being here but I remember the story I was taught so many years ago
As I walk through the streets of Bethlehem I see each scene and hear every word as I am learning the story they telling is true
The writer writes of a jealous King and his way of dealing with his people and of Mary and Joseph who came to Bethlehem to have a child
The story tells of the three wise men who saw a star in the north and heard of a child who was born to be the King of the Jews and come to see and bring Him gifts
An angel from the Heavens above came to Mary and Joseph in a dream and told them they had to leave Bethlehem or King Herod would have their son killed
So they left Bethlehem and went to Egypt and there they lived until King Herod no longer ruled
As I follow along in my dream I see each scene and hear every word as I am puzzled by the fact I understand each
I don’t understand why I’m going through this time but I know I must continue on this journey
As I am pulling through a time where I reach the place of Jesus’ in Nazareth of Galilee
As I watched Him grow and work in His father's shop I could see the thing in Him that were with me
As I walk along the streets and look around I hear the people talk of a child that speaks of wondrous love that’s all forgiving and of a Father in Heaven that’s loving and true.
By Rev. Samuel Mack, OMS
Copyright 2013
Inspired by God
http:paladinnews1.blogspot.com

Peace surrounds me on this day in May
as I let destiny have it's own way
I smile down on whom I am
made grandly by all my yesterdays
I will live again and
all my hopes and dreams shall not shatter
I am destiny's lost prodigal child,
May has been a source of pain for me
Seeming to harm me with it's innocent days
hidden in coy smiles, yes it lied many times
but not today, the day after yesterday
beginning all my tomorrows
We can not always live in the growing fields of flowers
picking them and hanging them up to dry
somehow in making something beautiful
we forgot them and they did not dry, yet died
We can not always hold onto our flowers
some do not fare well to the process of living dry
so today is not tomorrow nor yesterday
but it will always be lost amongst some field of flowers
No garden to train, yet sheer joy in what is natural
for miles as far as the eye can see it is spring
and I pat my body down, I lived through the night
yes, I am alive, and did not die, as they live their destiny
Yet, my flowers have no scent, and not many want them ,
but what glory can be found in the ordinary flower?
the garden of no surprise with many needs to thrive,
none, for there is nothing grander than a flower growing in fields wild
Next year, it will spread it's seeds in the wind and prosper
so much grander it will be each year there after, yes, growing wilder
and my prayer is no one will cut them down or poison them ever-after
yet someone will love the flowers growing wild tomorrow and the day after
May they become a heart's desire, and glory will forever remain
in those alive, and wild but never dried, or tamed,
for how can we say nice things about something,
we set aside to wither and die, in shame and pain,
that should always be allowed to grow wilder,
to wither and die not tomorrow or the day after

Satan HATES everything that God loves!
He tries to counterfeit everything he does!
He goes about as a lion, seeking whom to devour!
He comes after us! But God alone has the power!
Satan will twist God’s truth, into a corruptible lie!
He has one mission!
And that is to see you die!
He wants to enslave you into deep addictions!
And bring into your life, unneeded afflictions!
He has one purpose, ambition and goal…
Is to seek eternal damnation of your very soul!
Jesus has come! His TRUTH can set you free!
He has come that you may have life abundantly!
Won’t you accept him? You can overcome!
Through the shed blood, and power of God’s son!
All glory to Jesus! All praise to
HIM on high!
He is your protector!
He is El-Shaddai!
Won’t you allow God’s love
to bring you salvation?
He offers it to right now!
A heavenly invitation!
God’s love is stronger than Satan!
HE reigns supreme!
He can help you to overcome,
the lies the devil brings!
By Jim Pemberton

They praise me like a saint,
But I am a sinner;
They don't know the man they see.
I am an addict.
Broken eyes to pornography,
Only Jesus can set me free.
Only by His death on the cross
And the grace of His Father's love
Am I able to be set free.
With God as The Light,
The One and Only Light,
The Only Hope in sight,
Will I be set free.
I am free.

There’s a lot in life, that I don’t understand!
And a lot of wickedness throughout this land!
A lot of heartache and misery, is what I’m seeing!
Any kind of commitment, seems to be disappearing!
Being faithful to anything, seems to be of the past.
My lives seem to be falling apart… And fast!
Any principles of Godly living, seem to be ignored.
So many appear to be,
“complacent and bored.”
I often wonder what God must be thinking.
When it seems like this whole world is “sinking!”
I’ve decided to come to Jesus! And really pray!
That people will really listen to what God has to say!
“What shall the righteous do,
if the foundations are destroyed?”
Very soon, many of our “freedoms,”
will not be enjoyed!
Please, dear Jesus, come and heal our broken nation!
Help us all to confess our sins!
And accept your salvation!
Please come and bring your peace and love within!
That we may seek the living God! Once again!
God is our only hope! It’s in him, that we’re strong!
It’s in his arms of mercy, that we all belong!
Please God… Come and touch us with your healing!
It’s only in you, that we have a true meaning!
By Jim Pemberton

True joy is to hold a newborn child
Their God's gift to make you smile
you'll never find more earthly worth
then two souls joining who give birth
Grandpa's pride and Grandma's idle
for these new parents it's their child
To hold, love, teach, nurture and guide
They do it all with a smile and pride
All of the fear, worry, happiness and joy
Unequaled by any store bought toy
The richest people, you'll see around
Are playing with children on the ground
Long life, for a child, to breath earths fresh air
Hear the echo, as all repeat the same prayer

Every second we're away,
We grow stronger everyday
Until that day will finally come
When we know it's okay
And we will rest in each other's arms
In peace from God above,
No longer missing one another
Because we're together;
Built forever in each other's love.

In every instance of our Christian walk we have a guarantee
that when we pray to Father God He will hear our pleas
for it's by the power of prayer that we have been assured
that whenever or whatever we ask of Him He can easily afford
knock and the door will be open, ask and you shall receive
trust in God to deal with unanswered prayers in our times of need
A prayerless Christian is a powerless person in the eyes of Christ
vulnerable to demonic devices that may wreck a persons life
Paul a disciple of Christ had a painful thorn in his side
he prayed to the Lord three times for the pain to subside
but God said "My grace is sufficient " don't question my authority nor power
My strength is magnified in you at your weakest hour
God will rebuke you if of Him you make demands
the Holy Spirit will smite you with a righteous hand
not to hurt but to humble, not to destroy but to direct
as the grace and mercy of the Lord God is sufficient for you to expect
God wants our attention and He wants us to comprehend
that He's in control of the universe and we shouldn't refute Him
the devil may send you a message but even the devil needs permission from God
for God will deal with unanswered prayers should they possess a righteousness of heart
remember that God has dominion over everything, it's all under His hands
for no demon nor devil, no man nor woman has any authority when it comes to His plans
Dealing with unanswered prayers just asking for what we desire
if it's in God's will He'll gives us what we sufficient require

We all have a story to tell.
Ups and downs,
Together, we've been through it all;
God has led us through it all.
Trust Him;
It's all for a reason.
All your pains,
All your struggles,
All your hurts-
They're all for a reason.
God has a bigger plan,
One we cannot see.
Trust Him and pray.
Remember,
We are all in this together.
Together, we have been through it all.
Ups and downs,
We are family-
Brothers and sisters in Christ.
We are friends.
Most importantly,
We are family.
Let's love one another like God loves us.
Let's help each other out
And help each other up with loving hands.
We are His children.
We are His servants
Together on His mission
To love, save, and change the world
For the better.
We are all in this together.
Listen to His praises ring;
Let's praise Him together.
Listen to sister Fantasia sing,
"Sometimes you gotta lose to win again."
Thank You Father!
Amen!

Stuck in the prison of my own life,
I dodge behind these walls I built.
And inside is a demon covered in guilt
And shame so thick you can't see his eyes.
God, please help me to see
No matter what, You will always love and be with me.
Thank You Father for everything.
In Jesus' Name,
We pray.
Amen.

On Grandma’s bedroom wall hung pencil sketches
To inspire me and draw me in, never fail
The hands in prayer our daily blessing fetches
The cuffs rolled back, work ready, in the detail
The fingerprint motif of light on hands
To give us notice we are unique – and His
Strong thumb accentuating Holy Bands
Steeple elongated fingers, preaching Bliss
On The Tree, He died for our earthly sins
(The cross marked in the veins of the left hand)
He wished to spare us the suffering since
Love and compassion, for which we should stand
Only in Truth can we realise beauty
The Hands setting the example of: “Thank Ye!
[Poetry form used: Sonnet]If we do not live in Truth, a God given opportunity which we must embrace, then the beauty of all that we perceive will pass us by. ~ Su Crous
Inspired by: ‘Hands of an Apostle’ by Albrecht Durer: http://uploads4.wikipaintings.org/images/albrecht-durer/hands-of-an-apostle.jpg
DEPICTED IN THE ABOUT SECTION
28/1/2013
Sponsor: Heather Ober
Contest Name: Famous Art |

I picked up a penny face-down,
But I don't believe in luck.
Everything happens for a reason;
God's mercy frees the stuck.
Redeem me, Heavenly Father;
Please, I know the wrong I've done.
Thank You for dying for me;
My sins You have overcome!

Soft, still, the silence heaves
I inhale, the Spirit breathes;
Flowing, growing Christ bestowing
Life and strength surpassing knowing.
Scented, soothing, respiration
Taking in His inspiration;
Filling, feeling Christ exalted
Love and Grace supremely vaulted.
Sure, secure the Spirit wind
Where flows the Sovereign;
God revealing Christ resplendent
Hope and purpose codependent.
When He breathes upon the morn
Hope has dawned and life is born;
He my all in all shall be
From now unto eternity.
Job 33:4

Stand up and shake;
Feel the rhythm in your heart.
Ignite those pants;
We get up and dance.
God on our mind,
Eternity in our souls;
Feel the chills of those bones.
It's the hope.
Open those closed doors:
Into Heaven we go,
Welcomed and forgiven.
Here is the love;
Let's dance!

I sit on my porch on this beautiful day
I will become this poem prayer I now pray
I have learned to enjoy the simple things in life
My daughter’s smile and the love of my wife
The way the leaves rustle in the morning breeze
God’s music always seems to bring me such ease
I love how the breeze softly kisses my face
Tis’ the natural wonder of God’s embrace
I have learned to love as well as learned to live
You know life’s greatest joy is learning to give
Give all that you are till you empty your cup
Have the heart of a lion, soul of a pup
The beautiful things truly cost not a dime
I’m trying hard to make the most of my time
So many years wasted so few left to go
There are so many things that I wish to know
I learn so many new things each passing day
Sometimes I feel like I’m slipping away
I’m trying hard to become all I can be
I owe that social responsibility
What this poem’s about I truly don’t know
Reckon it’s just another piece of my soul
A soul that has finally found itself some peace
What was once a rock is now softer than fleece

As I close the door behind me… I stand upon the porch.
Every day I leave here… becomes so much more bitter sweet.
I found the money yesterday so I could pay my note,
But what about next month or the others sure to come.
I raised my children faithfully under this old roof, and…
Memories abound, like the raindrops that hit upon my roof.
Yes, I admit leaving here will cause a little pain.
But the day-to-day struggles have striped away the gain.
Where once I held on steadfast… now I waiver on that thought.
Instead of seeing comfort, now it’s the struggles I have fought.
The food upon the table… outweighs the comfort of this house.
But yet, my heart still bleeds for what will soon be lost.
How to tell the children… it will be hard at its very best.
I’m sure they’ll rail against it and cause me more pain, yet.
But I can’t expect them to understand, this old grownups shame.
I promised to protect them… so today I’ll continue on my search
A job or a little money may pop up from anywhere, you know.
All I have to do is keep my feet planted firmly on the ground.
God will provide eventually, even if it’s a step, or two, or three down.
Every day as I close the door behind me and I stand upon this porch…
I say a little prayer and add a little wish…
May tomorrow find us better off than here we are today…
And may others please be helped like us… as we try to make our way.
CSEastman

Sometimes I get stuck in the struggle
And I forget that this life is real,
Full of real love,
Full of real people,
Full of real strength,
Full of real faith.
Look around
Because this is real.
Welcome to reality;
This is God's amazing life!

Forgive me Father for I have sinned,
for being born with you to begin,
its been a long time since my last confession,
I don't wont your blessing,
lies and resurrection.
I don't believe in love, I don't believe in faith,
cant stand my own kind,
humble in hate,
I don't believe in truth, I don't wont to be saved,
erase me from your list,
buried, unmarked,
graved.
Abused as a child,
bloodstains of a man,
only shovel awaits,
forgive me if you can.

Looking down from 41 above,
I only wish I was below.
The sights and sounds so clear to see
Glitz as white as snow.
The lights are distant to the mountains
And the cabs travel around.
The brightest city in the world
Beams into the heart of this little town.
God please give me the grace to see
You are all I need.

In The Name of The Father…
Everyone gets the chance to believe in their God
At least once in our lives we all look to him for strength
Everyone has the opportunity to engage in his faith
Faith that can move the mountains
For the souls who can’t be saved by themselves
There’s a solemn voice that cried to me one day
A voice within myself whispering again
In the name of the Father are the words I am trying to say
In the name of the Father, I pray…
As one in congregation, all gathering in mass
Asking for forgiveness and for all suffering to pass
For those who have been before and for those still to come
One voice is rising up in anticipation of salvation
There’s a solemn voice that cried to me one day
A voice within myself that is whispering again
In the name of the Father are the words I am trying to say
And in the name of the Father, I pray…
Hope is for the hopeless ones and faith for the faithless
Redemption waits for everyone
As one we’re no longer faceless…
As one in congregation gathering in mass
Asking for forgiveness and for all suffering to pass
For those who have been before and for those still to come
One voice is rising up in anticipation of salvation
…In the name of the Father are the words I am trying to say
And in the name of the Father, we pray…

As sin and perversion often
become integrated…
So many lives and families
are being “disintegrated.”
Many are being driven by sin’s temptation force…
It’s no wonder much of this country
is way “off course.”
The morality and values that once made a great nation.
Are evaporating…. Leading to a
“spiritual separation.”
Love, honor, and respect of God…
Is often a “thing of the past.”
Anything of God seems to be
disappearing FAST!
God is our only hope! And him alone!
Only he can bring healing to our broken homes!
He’s the answer to this wounded nation, that bleeds!
It’s only God that can meet all of our needs!
He’s our provider… The great: “I am!”
Won’t you reach out to him?
And give him your hand?
Why not give him a chance? And allow him in?
A brand new life for you…
Is waiting to begin!
May we allow God’s holiness and love to reach
down into our hearts…
Asking; “Lord please forgive our sins!”
Is a good place to start!
By Jim Pemberton

Verge of Collapse…
I look around me at friends and enemies
Unable to really tell who is who?
A handshake with one hand
And a back stab with the other
Depending on which will suit their needs...
I fall prey to the theory that all men are good
A fool in the darkness is what I’ve become
A change in the making for better or for worse
I will stand alone, apart from the others
As much as I’ve done for the people I know
No thought of myself getting anything in return
The benefit of others was my only cause
Now for the benefit of myself and only those I love
I have been living on the verge of collapse
Carrying the weight of my world
Bend till I break on the verge of collapse
Carrying the weight of the world…
Wolves in sheep skin that I have let in
In the den of the devil I now see deep within
Beneath the surface I see the true face
Of the demon inside that must be erased
So hard to be truthful yet so easy to lie
So hard to tell by the look in their eyes
Time is the keeper that will set all truths free
And somewhere in time they will have to face me
I have been living on the verge of collapse
Carrying the weight of my world
Bend till I break on the verge of collapse
Carrying the weight of the world…
Sins of the past always come back to haunt me
Though I’ve forgiven anyone against me
In my heart I have changed for the better I think
But my soul I thought cleansed is still on the brink
Pray to my God for an end to this dream
More of a nightmare than I could believe
To do right, to work hard, and at the end of the day
Be at peace with myself, again in silence I pray…
I have been living on the verge of collapse
Carrying the weight of the world...

Where am I? Why is it dark?
This isn’t what I had in mind when I left the park…
Why isn’t the wind whispering…the songbirds singing?
All I remember is a telephone ringing…
A scream and a crash and a pain in my side…
Is this what happens after one’s died?
I don’t feel like myself, I feel wild and free,
Yet I’m cold and alone, 'stead of filled with glee.
My whole life I’ve studied, and pondered, and prayed,
Trying to fathom what would happen this day
But now that it’s here, I’m beginning to fear
Maybe the afterlife’s not what it appears…
It’s certainly not what I’ve been told by my preacher
Or my parents or brother or best friend or teacher…
Is it a bad thing, or is it good?
Maybe it’s just not quite understood...
While I was on Earth, I just couldn’t wait
To meet good St. Peter at the heavenly gate
And ask him a question or query or two
“What was my purpose?” “What good did I do?”
“What’s it all for?” “How does it all flow?”
“Can I have one more body, one more try, one more go?”
But where is the angel? Where is the gate? And
If this is Hell, then where is Ol’ Satan?
Am I a lost soul? Am I forgotten?
Am I to be left here until I am rotten?
Lo and behold! what, now, can this be?
Is this a wonderful spiritual epiphany?
Is this the magical feeling all souls receive
When they leave Earth? Oh! was I that naïve?
How could I have not seen the realism?
Why was I consumed in man-made idealism?
This is more wondrous than all I was taught
Oh, all the times I argued and fought
With others, ‘bout how their views were asinine
Now I see, theirs were just as wrong as mine!
Little I thought was actually correct!
How, why, did I let others petty beliefs infect
My untouched, my pure, my virgin mind?
I regret all the hours I self-tortured to find
That compared to what I see now, I was empty and blind…
Wait - - What is this that I see?
What is this gateway that is revealed unto me?
Now a door is opened to my immortal soul
I am expected now to enter my life’s final goal…
I am scared, intimidated, but still I am glad…
For the truth I have just seen is anything but bad.
This is the end of my journey, I’ve nothing to fear,
For now I am going Beyond the Frontier.

At the corner of Madison and Huron,
The faint pedestrian appears.
A couple holding hands walking swiftly
As police pass near.
Cane in his hands
Walks a younger looking man,
Rolling his suitcase along
A central corner in a downtown city
Where faith, hope, and love belong.
May God bless you Toledo,
Today and forevermore.

Dear friends, I really don’t know you at all.
In that vast wide ocean, you may feel very small.
But when you sail, know just one thing,
He’s with you always, many joys He will bring.
So take in the beauty, and all of His Gifts,
The water, his creatures and all in your midst.
Even if you did not consciously bring Him,
He’s always beside you, and there when you need Him.
I know of a lady, she’s one of your girls.
She mentioned that you would be traveling the world.
So, though I don’t know you, I wish you the best!
Safe, happy travels…knowing He’ll do the rest!
Take in every moment, sun rises and sets.
It sounds as though it’s as good as it gets!
My prayer is this, that your Travels be well.
So bring back some memories and stories to tell!
Michelle D.
7/14/10

Was it enough or was it too much?
Sometimes too fast but always too slow!
God knows that I come with these seeds that grow.
Inside and out I absorb every single touch,
But why should I?
Why should I be the only one that knows?
Stepping through time and sliding back so smooth so I go!
I say I can qualify!
Where was I and why was I there?
Sometimes too obvious but always with doubt!
God knows that I come riding in on a prayer.
I absorb every single touch inside and out,
But why should I?
Why should I be the only one that cares?
Climbing the highest mountains and sliding down so steep but on a dare!
I say I can magnify!
What did I say and what did I do?
Sometimes too quite but always too loud!
God knows that I come with a gleam that shines so proud.
Inside and out I absorb every single touch by you.
But why should I?
Why should I be the only one in the crowd?
Walking on water and walking backwards but at least I know how.
I say I can intensify!
Do I want to or do you need me to?
Sometimes I wonder and sometimes I simply don’t care.
God knows that I come standing on a higher sky of blue.
I absorb every single touch by you inside and out with this glare.
But why should I?
Why should I be the only one with this view?
Up in the clouds and aimless but always led by you!
I say, “I SANCTIFY”!
®Registered: 1997 Ann Rich

a portrait is a picture or a likeness of an object, person or place
a rendering, a representation of something in all of its grace
but a portrait of a Pastor is more than just a facade
it's not an image of what man thinks but a reflection of God
people come with their own agendas about what a Pastor should portray
but it's not his clothes nor his cars it's the message from God he conveys
a Pastor should be pictured as a faithful speaker who reveals the truth in his speech
an under shephard of our Lord Christ and it's the Gospel that he'll preach
a Pastor should be drawn as a mentor to his members and circumspect in his behavior
a prayer partner in conjunction with the Holy Spirit and Jesus our Savior
a Pastor should be an image of one who comforts all in their times of need
a teacher of the Gospel who in his flock tries to plant God's righteous seeds
a delineation of an obedient servant leader who stands firmly on God's Holy word
and he should not be the subject of gossip nor the pettiness of this world
a portrait of a Pastor should be a comment on his spiritual calling
an anointed man whom God will use to catch us when we've fallen
a portrait of a Pastor should be an exhibit of compassion, wisdom and respect
a display of leadership, kindness, humility and intellect
it should be a picture of a potter who tries to mold us into godly shape
a silhouette of a counselor who doesn't judge but advises when we make mistakes
a portrait of a Pastor should be a reflection of the image of our Lord Christ
a man who will always allow the Holy Spirit of God guide and rule his life

On my knees, Lord, and with hands raised
I pray I need you, oh how I need you today.
My heart is broken, my strength is gone,
I am desperate for love only you can provide,
and the song only you can sing to my soul.
I'm begging Lord fill my cup, make me whole.
This world tells me I'll never be enough,
the world beats me, breaks me, tears me down.
Without you, I lose the battle within;
I lose myself and the will to carry on.
I ask you, Lord, for the courage to rise above
with hope and a new perspective.
With you, all things are possible.
Your goodness and love follow me everyday.
You are my fortress when I need protection,
my refuge when I need to feel safe.
All that I am and all that I have,
I lay at your feet. Please bring me peace...
You make all things work together
for my good because you love me.
Please, do not let me fall, give me new life.
On my knees, Lord, and with hands raised,
I pray I need you, oh how I need you today.

I did it again; I need forgiven.
Will He still forgive me even though I've fallen before?
I've fallen into these same sins countless times before;
I still haven't learned my lesson.
I am an ignorant hypocrite.
Am I still forgiven?

Why are you so devilishly addicting?
I come back from you,
It looks like I'm on drugs:
High and drunk,
Out of my mind.
The demons inside us braid hairs
Until we're peaceful meadows apart,
Nuclear wars together.

on the fourth of July the United States of America
celebrates its Independence Day
when the people fought and won against an oppressive ruler
who would never let them have any say
the Declaration of Independence is that doctrine
which upholds certain truths when it comes to our living
to have liberty and the pursuit of happiness
as those traits now considered a given
when I think of myself as a Christian to have been reborn in Christ
I realize I have declared a state of independence over my life
for the redemption by God has set me free from sin
it took away the evilness that attempts to dwell within
I now declare the victory like my forefathers had achieved
with the freedom to worship the God that I love and believe
the adversary no longer has any dominion over my life
for I've been cleansed by the blood of my Redeemer Jesus the Christ
no longer will I allow any sin to direct my behavior
I'm now standing on the foundation of the word of Jesus the Christ my Savior
sin is never satisfied and it's progressive in its natural form
it starts with curiosity and then goes on and on
and you can't get over on sin as it will weaken you every time
it will lead to destructive tendencies and will take your last dime
it derives from the devil since the moment he fell down to Earth
but thank God for the blood sacrifice of Jesus for I now have rebirth
Paul in a letter to the Roman church emphasized this very point
to tell them that as disciples of the Gospel that now have freedom in this joint
so declare your independence from that stronghold called sin
to celebrate your victory with prayer again, again and again
I declare that I hold these truths to be self-evident
that from the tyranny of sin I am now independent
no longer bound by any words nor any deeds that have belittled me
no longer caught up in toxic relationships that won't allow me to be free
no longer under the influence of what the world has to say
I declare my independence from sin on this day

The silent bell rings in the night,
Calling the devils to kneel to the light,
What once was, becomes no more,
As the light breaks through the open door.
What you think and what you feel,
What you saw and thought was real,
Is now only dust on the road,
The desolate remains of your ancient abode.
The new light is rising on the hill,
The new song is singing down in the well,
The new souls are dreaming of your face,
The new hearts are beating at you pace.
The old ideas and reasons you gave,
Are buried in the tomb and in the grave,
The rotting bone and flesh are gone,
In the morning dew, in the morning sun.
The light shines through the open door,
Casts no shadow on the old dirty floor,
The ancient laws of reason and might,
Crumble to dust in the morning light.
What once was real and certain as rock,
Is now the dream the baby forgot,
The new light coming to wake you my love,
The silent lamb and the flying dove.
more of my poems at :
http://labyrinthoflies.com

When I was young I thought I knew
How to talk and speak with you
But time has put a wedge between
My angel, conscience, inner being.
I spoke to you , I spoke to you
The one who told me right from wrong,
Comforted me all day long.
Helped me choose which way to go,
When undecided, I didn't know.
I spoke to you. I spoke to you.
Some call you Gabriel,
My Guardian Angel, I did tell,
My hopes,my fears,my dreams to be,
Untold to others was free with thee.
I spoke to you, I spoke to you.
Comfortable, believing that you were there,
To guide me through every prayer.
You had a name I knew it then,
I said it time and time again.
I spoke to you, I spoke to you
I was a child of seven or eight,
I knew when called I need not wait
For you my angel to appear
To clear my conscience and my fear
I spoke to you, I spoke to you.
The older I grew, less time was spent
Talking to you,trying to vent
Friends became closer to me,
I shared more with them and left you be
I spoke to you, I spoke to you.
Now as I'm in the prime of life
Mother to my son, no longer a wife,
I wonder late at night if you
Will answer my questions like you used to do
I spoke to you, I spoke to you
Afraid to test, afraid to fail,
Wanting and hoping you did not bail
Praying that your still at my side
To light, to guard,to rule and guide.
I spoke to you, I spoke to you.
My faith has told me you are here.
Watching me and always near.
My pride, my walls have come down
Last night,I spoke with no one around.
I spoke to you, I spoke to you.
My Guardian Angel you were there
You listened and helped with every prayer,
My hopeless feelings lonely, just me
Ended last night when you returned to me
I spoke to you, I spoke to you
I"ll speak to you, yes speak with you.

F orever searching
A lways in need of God
I ntellect too high to see
T he simple truth for all but me
H opefully someday I’ll know
F ulfillment in my heart will show
U nlock this hidden door of mine so I may see the truth behind
L ove will come in greater splendor
L onging for caring arms so tender
Y earnings rewarded love will be accorded

A request to tell all of your kinfolk, that are inside Heavens Gate
To keep watch on one of my folk, for she has a special date
Their just east of South Dakota, though she's in a different state
For these Doctor's in Minnesota, want a team to secure her fate
Their are many special surgeons, who all do their job first rate
Prayers are needed, even sermons don't want any wishes to be late
Let your words of prayer guide them, for she is my special mate
The plan, in spring to send her home, I guess Grampa, will have to wait

Faith is not failing me,
I am failing Him.
Why do I refuse to accept His grace?
Why would I rather live my life on my own
When He is extending a helping a hand?
I am depressed,
Dead on my own,
But I am alive in Him!
I give my life to Him for real;
I give Him my all,
And now I'm alive
Because He gives me life!

Here i am.
Here i am lord if you lead me.
Here i am lord if you teach me.
Here i am lord if you show me the way.
Here i am.
Take my body to do your will.
Take my heart to show others your will.
Take my soul to bring happiness to all who need it.

Now I'm just a failure
Too afraid to make a mistake.
I've already been there,
Stuck in a route that leaves no breaks.
What is Your plan for me Father?
At once I thought I knew.
Now I'm disillusioned;
Please bring me back to You.

The bills, the pain, the drama, the rain
The storm grows larger and floods your brain
With thoughts that begin to drive you insane
Like, if I trust God will it all go away?
What am I missing? Empathy? Faith?
What will happen if I stay on this pace?
Am I one of those people that God can replace?
If I don’t change now is it hell I face?
Could we all be afraid of meeting our fate?
All these years trying to find someone to relate..
Is it true you can fall victim of a time and a place?
If I pray hard enough can I erase [pause]
The anger, the envy, resentment and hate ?
or at 25 years old could I be too late?
To try and change my life to get a new slate
And chills cover my arms and my heart begins to race
All of a sudden I can’t hear any rain
Laughter replaces the fear that remained
and God lets us know it will all be ok
Forgive those around you and thank God for each day
Think with your heart and in Gods you will stay.

I'll shine brighter than ever
when I find my way past my woes
the farther I wander
the more I shall know
that I'm a friend with consequences
and only one could let that go
He somehow convinced me
that I needed correction
now I know where I'm going
for I followed his directions
no more full of blaming
I point it right at my nose
and realize all my problems
are by no one else controlled
Will I ever shine
with a destiny, kind
I still have little meaning
but he is there with me, sometimes
when our doors have been locked up
for so many years
it feels good to have someone
come in my circle, share my fear
Everyone so full of hatred
afraid of letting us by
even when we're most broken
still a spark in our eye
you think that would tell them
that we just want to live life
to the fullest potential
that our dreams aren't denied
We talk of good and evil
agreed on right and wrong
tell tales of when we struggled
and what we did to be strong
as the world the he's seen
is darker than mine
I am less respected as a person
but I accept that, it's fine
for he talks to me like I'm worthy
and proud to be my friend
that's why I could never replace
all the treasured words of wisdom
he gave me like a story
of survival, rise and fall
though I am a friend with great consequences
I could never begin to replace him, at all
my personal Jesus, I see the great Messiah in him
I hope one day to inherit his good heart
to pass it on to some kid one day, struggling.

Bedroom door is closed;
I'm feeling so alone.
Even though I'm laying bed,
I don't feel like this is home.
Even though I'm laughing with my friends,
I still feel alone
Even in this quiet, perfect home.
Lord, we need You.
Thank You.
In Your Name,
We pray.
Amen.

The Lord is always there
listening to our every prayer
he is for us every single day
and hears every word that we say
he listens when we are happy
he listens when we are sad too
whatever the situation he will
always be waiitng to listen to you
he will bend towards you
with his ears open wide
as he helps you as he stays by your side
the Lord will be in your waking and as you rest
he ehars your prayers and will answer
in a way that's going to give you the best. Amen.
1 peter 3 vrs 12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
psalm 17 vrs 6 I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God.
Bend down and listen as I pray.
Acts 10 vrs 30 0 Cornelius replied, “Four days ago I was praying in my house about this same time, three o’clock in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man in dazzling clothes was standing in front of me. 31 He told me, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been noticed by God!
2 chronicles 31 vrs 27 Then the priests and Levites stood and blessed the people, and God heard their prayer from his holy dwelling in heaven.
Amen

Jesus, I Pray for My Brothers!
Years ago, I suggested to my brothers that we pray.
They simply laughed at what I had to say!
I thought it would be good to get together...
That God's love would bind our hearts forever!
Division took place and took the "upper hand."
I don't think they'd listen or even understand!
Over the many years that just went on by...
They never once took the time to say; "hi!"
Even though they never once seemed to care.
I decided to take some time in deep prayer!
It was like they would make fun of what I said.
At times, maybe they wished I were "dead."
At this time, there's a strong and powerful force
That's blowing their lives are way off course!
I pray that God's spirit will get a hold of them!
And let them now how much he loves them!
I pray that God's love will be the glue that binds them!
May God's mercy and joy be what finds them!
I pray that evil will not find it's way in their home!
And they would allow Jesus to rule on their "throne."
Even though they tried to cast me off, as a "fool."
It's God's words, in their lives, that must rule!
Jesus can turn around even the worst situation!
By the power of his glory and resurrection!
Please, dear lord, bind them forever as won!
Bless their home! Their daughters and sons!
By Jim Pemberton

F ather in heaven and your beloved Son
A ngels blessed to guard and pray for us
I n this universe You have made
T he power that you have, we pray
H ealing all of Your children’s sins and diseases
I nspired to thank you for our daily bread and
S piritual gifts received
A men, we say to you
P owered by the Holy Spirit
O ur life’s or guided
W ith your arms extended,
E nthusiastically, we receive
R elease to be guided
F aithfully, trusting in you
U nity of our souls gives us courage and strength
L onging always for You
T ruly your disciples, we faithfully believe in You, we
H old Your hand with honor, to be encouraged
I n the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit
N ever ending
G ives our life meaning and hope
By: Eve Roper 1/7/2015

My brother came to me,
desperate for prayer!
Filled with hopelessness and despair!
I reached out to him to
begin to pray…
But I couldn’t find any words to say!
The Holy Spirit began tugging
at my heart within…
Convicting me of holding
on to a “secret sin.”
THIS SIN, God told me
I must first let go,
For this was eating
at my soul!
My prayer life had been
such a mess!
I repented! And to God… I confessed!
I called out to Jesus’
precious name!
Inviting him into my
heart to reign!
On bended knees before my Lord
I began to bow,
My prayer was going to be answered… Somehow!
The prayer request for my brother
Was going to be met!
For God has never failed me YET!
By Jim Pemberton

Father GOD up in heaven hear my humble cry, it's your child once again with a tear in my
eye. LORD i know you have and hold the world in your hand, i understand what i go through
is in your plan. All i ask is that you keep me as you see fit, repair anywhere that needs to be
fixed. All of this i say with a hopeful heart, knowing you hear my prayer right from the start.

It's bout to get worse
It was written in the verse
The truth hurts
ARMAGEDDON WILL NOT BE TELEVISED
When the time comes
No one's gonna hold up a sign
saying it's time to "get right"
It's gone come like a thief in the night!
Blowin' up and wreckin ish!
The war you want is the war you gone get
It was written before our time
We keep looking at the signs
manifest before our very eyes
constantly denying our right
to be one of the meek ones of our time
ARMAGEDDEON WILL NOT BE TELEVISED
We're at the end of what used to be existence
Every super power will answer to a higher power
so pray repentence
The time is closer than any distance
From Washington to Obama
No one will escape the wrath!
Hope you choose the right path!
Narrow is the gate of the righteous tracks
that are imprented on the mind of the omnipotent one
Will you be spared life on earth with the meek ones
and accurately take in knowledge of his son?
OR will you perish in the dust
never to be awakened again?
No consciousness of sin
ARMAGEDDON WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!
It's in the verses
Read it, see it, live it, rehearse it
You see the times changing
You see the minds fading
You see the world and how messed up it is
You see that nigga satan and his curses!
I pray to have a chance to live a beautiful paradise on earth like it say in the verses!
ARMAGEDDON WILL NOT BE TELEVISED
YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN WARNED

Unleash the passion within my soul
the grace of my Savior is my pardon
my prayer to You, Lord, make me whole
unleash the passion within my soul
help me lose myself to give You control
and dance with You in your garden
unleash the passion within my soul
the grace of my Savior is my pardon
Unleash the love within my soul
in You, I am a new creation
Your love alone has made me whole
unleash the love within my soul
the sin of this world has taken its toll
my heart cries for your salvation
unleash the love within my soul
in You, I am a new creation
for Unleash contest (Paula Swanson)
third place
"But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you." - Romans 8:9

I’m Not the Kind of Dad That I Need to Be!
I remember reading the Bible
to my son.
But what a mess,
my life has become!
My children told me, they
were proud of their dad!
Now they say they’re
embarrassed and sad.
I once lived a Godly life! I really did!
Just look at me now! And how I live!
Things in life I once
called wrong and sin.
Are now causing me to stumble again.
God's word I had loved!
Jesus was my treasure!
I "traded my soul" for
what gives me "pleasure."
I’m not the kind of father
that I need to be!
What kind of example will
my family find in me?
Will I grow stubborn to God as I age?
Replacing his peace, for anger and rage?
I need Jesus to bring peace
to my troubled soul!
I ask YOU Lord to make
me clean and whole.
Restore unto me the joy
of my salvation.
By your blood, make
me a new creation.
Words alone cannot truly express…
This family God's given to me.
I am so blessed!
By Jim Pemberton

Singing around in love;
Smiles built from the ground.
Holding hands in the dance;
Laughing with brothers and sisters,
All in His Glorious Name.
Throughout His perfectly sculpted land:
Look around because this is it;
Look around because this is love;
Look around and know, understand, comprehend,
Rejoice because you are perfect;
You are God's beautiful children!

What is my hope in this life?
Without You, under the skies, there’s only hell.
To You, O Lord, I beg and sigh!
Rejections, taunts, helplessness, all kinds of strife,
People, homes, values, all things in peril,
What is my hope in this life?
You expose my heart to tempests; I cry
In deep anguish, I beseech and kneel -
To You, O Lord, I beg and sigh!
Stir my heart to seek You; let not my spirit dry,
For with your absence in this tough duel -
What is my hope in this life?
My little mind cannot equal your wisdom so high,
Amid confusion I am a wondering, wandering fool,
To You, O Lord, I beg and sigh!
Helping grace and love you will abundantly supply;
Under the heavens - will be glory eternal.
What is my hope in this life -
To You, O Lord, I beg and sigh!
6/17/14
**Inspiration from Romans 8:35-39 "...Nothing can separate us from the Love
of God..."
This poem is offered to the people of Iraq ( the Yazidis and other minorities)
going through persecution. Let us pray that they may have the strength to
face all the adversities confronting them as God envelops them with His
immense love and mercy.

As we slowly near
the end of our days.
When we have finally
reached our old age.
There seems to be
a sudden panic
to change our ways.
The tunnel to the light has gotten
a whole lot shorter.
So now we seek to put our
spiritual house in order.
At one time to have a better life
and I wants were our fervrant prayers.
These days it's a prayer of contrition
hoping to keep the light on until we can get there.
This is now an edited and up dated version of this poem.

Run into my heart;
Run right into my arms.
I will never let you go;
I am yours forever, please know.
You make my soul beat;
You bring me back to life.
God, thank You for this love;
God, thank You for this life.

Why Not Spend A Moment With Jesus?
Many live to please themselves for the moment.
And want to do whatever gives them enjoyment.
The pleasures of life often lead to deep addictions.
And bring into their life unneeded afflictions.
As many live for whatever things may please them.
They’ve allowed a lot of things to fool them.
Many families are being ripped apart and torn.
As any sense of godly morals are often scorned.
As God looks into the heart of man… What does he find?
The heart is deceitfully sinful in all of mankind!
He sees many lives off course, following a very dark trail.
And knows that everything in life shall one day fail!
As many seek instant gratification for each day…
Perhaps they should take a moment and really pray!
Let’s ask for God’s forgiveness and a healing within.
And seek him now to be cleansed from our sins!
Please come dear Lord! And touch our life from above!
We need to be satisfied and content with your love!
A moment with Jesus can bring a love that’s overflowing!
An abundant life from him, is what we can be enjoying!
Please come Jesus! Bring a heart changing revival in this land!
May we build our lives on the rock! And not sinking sand!
There’s one more thing the word of God wants to tell you!
Jesus brings complete satisfaction, and will never fail you!
By Jim Pemberton 10/04/14

Lord you are mighty loving and have a masterful plan.
As a sinner and a carnal man, I hurt for humanity, I truly understand.
When I let the devil control my inner thoughts,
I remember Jesus, the Holy Spirit tells me His death hasn't gone for naught.
Problems have entered my mind Jesus is powerful and without Him guiding me, I can't win.
So I pray Lord that you'll aid me if it's your will and not let this carnal sin in.
Your statutes your commandments I will follow till I die.
Alone without you aiding me I will truly fail, and my soul will wail and cry.
Asking in faith guide me to where you want me to be.
I'm asking for help please help me spiritually.
The worlds evil master has recently tempted my faith.
I alone know that with you, if you will, will guide my writtings and make you great.
I fear that you have deserted me as a carnal man and I'm loosing my path.
The fear of loosing my faith will incur your wrath.
God you are my rock with you I cannot fail.
So asking in prayer if it is your will, we together will prevail.
God the father has blessed this nation called America.
Has America stopped to bless you? exalting your power?
What belongs to the devil let hin be cast to the eternal fire.
Make your people want your everlasting love, this is what I desire.

Daisy skirts
Swinging in church
Shouting "Hallelujah Amen"
Feeling the Holy Ghost
Doors open
You repent.
Frog in your throat
The spirit took over.
You fell to your knees.
Tears formed and rolled down cheeks.
Not anyone could believe the salvation they seen.
The doves were released.
Your life manifested them.
"Amazing grace, how sweet thou are to save a wretch like me."

Help Me Jesus to Be More Like YOU!
How can I be what God wants me to be…
If I’m living in sin, and have no victory?
How can I live like God wants me to live…
If I hold on to bitterness, and don’t forgive?
How can I live as a Christian should do…
If my life, through Christ, is not renewed?
How can I keep going and pretending?
If my heart needs a spiritual amending?
How can I do it? Without Christ… I’m lost!
Help me Lord to focus on the cross!
To live is Christ... To die is to gain!
There’s an overcoming life I need to obtain!
I must serve Jesus and surrender my will!
A life of godliness must be fulfilled!
I must give him one hundred percent!
And come before him, and humbly repent!
Please take my life Jesus! And all that’s in it.
My heart and soul... I freely give it!
Jesus, I ask you to have your way in me.
I want to know you so abundantly!
Your words of truth have expressed…
Living for you, is always the BEST!
By Jim Pemberton 07/26/14

A rose fell to
the ground,
he slowly picked
it up and took it
home to his
dying little girl,
as she took the
rose from him,
she told him this
oh daddy, just before
you came home I asked
Jesus if I could smell
a rose just one more
time before I died,
now my prayer has
been granted to me
and now I can go home
with Him this very
night.
wrote 4-9-11

An earthly existence
A universe beyond my minds, comprehension
I die
I rise
Life lessons reviewed
Homeward bound
I am not lost, after all!
I am a willing participant
Serving, the Father, of all creation
His son combined, ‘producing life’ as we know it
Representing them, in everything I do
I am nothing, without Love!
My heart full of faith, loyal service I give
Learning how to unconditionally serve, as the Father unconditionally, loves me
Worshipping our Divine Creator’s existence
Choosing to live, moment to moment
Being as one with ‘Our Universal Father’
No physical permanency
My physicality, disappearing
My mortality existence, I let go of
Death temporary
My spirit alive!
Relief, Peace
‘I am only passing through!’
A unique, experience of mortality
A gift, I am blessed to experience, to live!

The More I Know Jesus…
The more I know Jesus and his faithful ability.
Brings to my life, his love and stability!
The more I have the faith to trust him.
Gives another reason to surrender and love him!
The more I have to tell others of his grace.
Gives me a godly peace and a smile on my face!
The more I read and study his word each day.
Gives me a deeper compassion to pray!
The more I live, and seek his blessed will.
Opens up my heart, for HIS purpose to fulfill!
The more I press on to make heaven my goal.
Brings contentment and peace to my weary soul!
The more time I have, I wish to obtain.
The sweetness there is, in Jesus’ holy name!
The more you live, I hope you will come.
To a place in life, where you’ll know God’s son!
The more you wait, you won’t know about….
Eternal life from Jesus! You’re missing out!
The more of life you have, and the daily living...
Come! Experience the power of Jesus’ forgiving!
The time can be yours! Won’t you try Jesus now?
Won’t you come before him? And humbly bow?
Surrendering your will to his, is a good thing to do!
He can change and make your life brand new!
By Jim Pemberton

I'm a mess.
I've ruined this body You've designed;
I've ruined this heart You've shined;
I've ruined this breath You've shared;
I've ruined this life You've cared.
I've demolished this freedom You've given,
Yet You give it to me again.
Time and time around I have failed You;
Weak and falling trying to please You.
Earning I cannot for this is a gift from You.
Please forgive me;
Please save me:
You've picked me up and brushed me off;
Thank You for redeeming me.
Thank You for redeeming a sinner like me.
I have fallen once again.
I'm a mess,
But You forgive me.
You save me
Time and time around,
Eternally,
You brush me off and pick me up.
Thank You for redeeming me.
Thank You for redeeming a sinner like me.

The world needs You, Lord;
We all need You too.
Alone, we battle and fall apart,
But we live joyful freedom with You:
Created anew in Your perfect image;
Saved,
Loved,
Changed,
In Your Holy Name!
We pray,
Amen!

I want the real Jesus
Not the one who appeases us.
I want the living God
Not this secular facade.
There’s some Friction
About the Crucifixion
It’s more than a benediction.
There is Accountability
And vulnerability
Which Leads one to a life of
Spiritual stability.
You can’t try to fly
When you’re living a lie
Injected by a media that worships
the Third Eye.
Only a fish out of water
Can tell it’s a new order.
Only those that pay attention
Can see its false protection.
Mind games rule the masses
It is time for you to grasp this.
Our music bleeds on innocent lives
We are forgetting Pollution has a price
Don’t fall asleep to all the signs
We are living in the end times.
By: Sabina Nicole

Spending time in prayer the truth is revealed
Man’s weapons useless our fates they be sealed
Returned to a point the cycle resets
Drifting through space this rock we live on jets
Full-scale war part of the cycle been told
Realizing this though you may fear be bold
Dispatched are the horse men igniting fire
Accomplished mission be our lords desire

I've heard of those who say they're "happy and gay."
Where are those who proclaim; "Jesus is the only Way?"
I've heard of many who discuss creation vs. evolution.
Where are those who proclaim Jesus is the solution?
I've heard of many who chose an "alternate lifestyle."
Where are those...who for Jesus... will go "the extra mile?"
There are those who say; "Jesus isn't real!"
Where are those who'll confess HIM
with a passion and a zeal?
There’s so many who sit in their church's pew.
Where are those... Whom to Christ… Will say; ‘I LOVE YOU!”
There’s too many who are on their way to hell.
Where are those who truly love Jesus? Can you tell???
I know of a redeeming savior's mercy and grace.
His love has been extended to the human race.
Jesus speaks a loving call and merciful plea...
He says; "take up your cross and follow me!"
Jesus brings true gladness and overflowing joy!
This is freely offered to every man, woman, girl and boy!
NOW is the day of salvation & the accepted time!
Christ can change us! And renew our mind!
I know that very soon.. Jesus is coming again!
Where are those who desire to be cleansed within?
I know that an abundant life is what Jesus will freely give!
Where one can find eternal life! And a true meaning to live!
By Jim Pemberton

Who can create this perfect land?
Who can give us all we need?
Who can save us from ourselves?
Who is the basis of our time?
Who is the author of all history?
Who is the center behind our calendar?
Who is our hope?
Who is always true?
Who leads us were we need to go?
Who sustains our lives here on Earth?
Who always answers our prayers?
Who always answers our calls?
Who creates this feeling in us we cannot describe?
Who determines our morals?
Who has a plan for us?
Who sets our paths?
Who guides us all of our days?
Who is our faith?
Who is our hope?
Who is our love?
Who is our truth?
Who is our joy?
Who is our trust?
Who is our belief?
Who is our Father?
Who is our Son?
Who is our Holy Spirit?
Who is our Redeemer?
Who is our Savior?
Who is our Creator?
Who is our lover?
Who is our best friend?
Who is our relationship?
Who is the only One?
Who is the only true One?
Who is our only One?
Only You!

SATAN IS THE KING OF SINS BUT JESUS IS THE KING OF KINGS
SATAN IS A KILLER BUT JESUS IS MY PILLAR AND MY HEALER
SATAN'S DESIGN CAN EXPLODE LIKE A MINE BUT....
JESUS IS MY VINE, WITH HIM I CAN SHINE AND WITH HIM I AM FINE.
SATAN IS A LIAR BUT JESUS THE MESSIAH IS HIGHER THAN THE LIAR...
SO?
BE WISE TO ARISE AND REALISE THE DEVIL'S DEMISE......
DON'T DARE ENTER INTO THE DEVIL'S SNARE.
FOR IT IS RARE AND UNFAIR TO SPARE THE DEVIL.
BUT BE FAIR AND USE PRAYER TO DECLARE
THAT WE ARE HEIRS OF THE SHARES
OF THE KINGDOM OD GOD.
SATAN OR JESUS.ACCORDING TO YOU,
WHO IS WHO AND WHO IS IN YOU?

God Told Me That I Need Effective Prayer!
God told me, in order for my prayer to be effective.
That I should not choose to be so “selective.”
I asked him: “what do you mean by this question?”
I wasn’t quite prepared for the reception!
God said; “You’ve chosen to be selective in how you live.”
“There’s only so much, to me, that you want to give!”
“You said that I’m your Lord, by your way of living.”
“But a life of holiness, is what you’re not giving.”
“You want the prayer answered,
but have nothing to show for it.”
“You claim to accept my grace,
but aren’t willing to share it.”
“How can I answer your prayer,
when it’s only convenient?”
“Haven’t I been patient with you?”
“And most lenient?”
“Give up all that you have, and give it to the poor!”
“Then you’ll know what prayer life is really meant for!”
“Give me your heart!” “And take time to really listen!”
“There’s so much more of me, that you’ve been missin’!”
“Obey my words and experience the life I have given!”
“Know what it means to be cleansed and forgiven!”
“Than your life will change, and your prayer time too!”
“I will give you the strength to make it through!”
“You will know what it means to spend time with me!”
“And your prayers will impact you for eternity!”
By Jim Pemberton 10/21/13

Do not leave me alone in this darkness.
We rave and rant in suffering, who won’t?
Dwell in me and come help me to bear this.
Men of the world know better than this, bliss!
Take pleasure from life, and that’s it! But, don’t!
Do not leave me alone in this darkness.
Knowledge and power is world’s raw justice.
Without a reason is simply a taunt.
Dwell in me and come help me to bear this.
Wealth is the key to health and happiness.
Life is a reverie, money can paint.
Do not leave me alone in this darkness.
Self-contentment is utter completeness.
There isn’t any need for You. A feint!
Dwell in me and come help me to bear this.
You are my Helper in this somberness;
Incompleteness becomes liberating.
Do not leave me alone in this darkness;
Dwell in me and come help me to bear this.

Good morning Lord Jesus,
With you I'll start my day.
Reading your word for direction,
So I can walk in your way.
To start each morning,
In prayer and meditation.
Talking and listening,
A two-way conversation.
To lay at your feet,
All that I am.
So I can be your servant,
To every child, woman, and man.
As the day goes on,
Together we will face.
Those trials and temptations,
That could bring me disgrace.
At the end of the day,
I'll take time to reflect.
Confessing my sins and failures,
Your forgiveness I'll not reject!
Neal A. Carl

MUM ...
WHERE DO I START? I DON'T THINK THERE IS WORDS , TO EXPLAIN HOW I AM
FEELING ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOU... BUT I WILL USE ALL THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE
GIVEN TO ME , SO I CAN GET THESE FINAL WORDS OUT THE GUILT , SADNESS AND
REGRET FROM NOT SEEING YOU LIKE I WANTED TO SO ****ING MUCH ,
THEN THE PAIN OF NOT HAVING A CHANCE TO SAY "GOODBYE" TO THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL MOTHER COULD WANT, AND YES MUM I'M TALKING ABOUT YOUTO HOLD
YOUR HAND, TO SEE YOU SMILE , TO HEAR YOUR VOICE, WOULD MAKE MY LIFE MORE
WORTHWHILE. YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO LIVE, BUT YOU NEVER TAUGHT ME HOW TO
LIVE WITHOUT YOU I MISS YOU SO SO MUCH MUM, BUT THE LOVE IN MY HEART FOR YOU , WILL MAKE SURE
YOUR LIFE , LOVE , WARMTH AND TOUCH , WILL LIVE ON FOREVER ,
IN ME I KNOW THAT YOU CHANGED ME , JUST FROM YOUR
PRESENCE...THATS'S HOW STRONG YOU WERE MUM I KNOW YOU HAVEN'T LEFT ME ,
FOR THE LOVE IN MY HEART REMAINS , YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO SUFFER AND YOUR
BODY WILL FEEL NO PAIN...... GOD TOOK YOUR HAND , AND MADE US PART , HE CLOSED
YOUR EYES , AND BROKE MY HEART ....FOR ALL THE TIMES WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER,
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR FACE.
THERE IS NO MOTHER ANYWHERE LIKE YOU,
NO ONE COULD TAKE YOUR PLACE.
IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN YOU WERE LEAVING,
I GUESS I EXPECTED YOU TO FOREVER LAST,
ALL OF THE DREAMS OF US IN THE FUTURE,
ARE NOW BUT MEMORIES OF THE PAST.
GOD TAPPED YOU ON THE SHOULDER,
HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO KNEW,
THAT YOU WERE GOING WITH HIM,
TO THE SKY SO BEAUTIFUL BLUE.
ALTHOUGH I MAY NEVER SEE YOU MUM,
ARJAY WILL BE BY YOUR SIDE,
HE'S GONNA HOLD YOUR HAND,
AND LEAD THE WAY,
FOR HE WILL BE YOUR GUIDE.....
I LOVE YOU MY MOTHER.....
DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU UNDERSTAND,
DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU KNOW,
DON'T TELL ME THAT I WILL SURVIVE,
HOW I WILL SURELY GROW.
DON'T TELL ME THIS IS JUST A TEST,
THAT I AM TRULY BLESSED,
THAT I AM CHOSEN FOR THIS TASK,
APART FROM ALL THE REST.
DON'T COME AT ME WITH ANSWERS THAT CAN ONLY COME FROM ME,
DON'T TELL ME HOW MY GRIEF WILL PASS,
THAT I WILL SOON BE FREE.
DON'T STAND IN PIOUS JUDGMENT OF THE BONDS I MUST UNTIE,
DON'T TELL ME HOW TO SUFFER,
DON'T TELL ME HOW TO CRY.
MY LIFE IS FILLED WITH SELFISHNESS,
MY PAIN IS ALL I SEE,
BUT I NEED YOU,
I NEED YOU YOUR LOVE UNCONDITONALLY.
ACCEPCT ME IN MY UPS AND DOWNS,
I NEED SOMEONE TO SHARE,
JUST TO HOLD MY HAND AND LET ME CRY,
AND SAY, MY FRIEND I REALLY DO CARE
Mom you mean the world to me
It’s hard to live without you ,You were always by my side
Through thick and thin you helped me

I am a hypocrite and look what I just did:
I fell into my darkest pit; now, again, and again.
I thought that I was strong enough to live the truths I said;
Now I realized I'm much too weak; a fool too ashamed to raise his head.
God, please save me, please forgive me, and please give me strength.
I love You.
I thank You.
I am forever changed.

The Tragedy of the Banished Revolutionaries.
Epochs apart, yet,
bound by conscience,
Buddha,
Jesus,
Moses,
Muhammad,
Ram.
Enduring the whispers of time,
through creeds professed,
sermons preached,
and a million sins confessed.
Though,
the essence,
of these banished revolutionaries,
is ceremonially muted by ritual,
and gleefully crushed under,
grandiose edifices,
that serve Religion Inc.
"And the meek shall inherit the earth",
an incendiary thought,
conveniently discarded,
for the pie in the sky that must be sought.
The tragedy of the banished revolutionaries,
stings.
stabs,
whispers still,
for us to hear,
through the din of the cacophony of prayer.
Buddha,
Jesus,
Moses,
Muhammad,
Ram.
The tragedy of the banished revolutionaries,
persists,
each day that we choose,
to shun the meek,
and mouth conscience-salving prayers,
for yet more silver,
and yet more silk.

THE PAIN INSIDE ME INTENSIFIES AS I REMINISH ON THE MEMORY I HAVE BECOME. DISAPPOINTMENT,
HEARTACHE, ADDICT, ALONE, A FAILURE TO A BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER AND SON. A JOURNEY FOR PEACE, WHEN ALL
OTHERS HAVE LOST FAITH, LOST ON THIS LONELY ROAD. WANTING ONLY TO DISCOVER LOVE, HAPPINESS, A
PLACE TO BE HELD, A PLACE TO CALL HOME. HATRED BOILS INSIDE ME, CHAOS RUNS WILD, DEATH BECOMING
THE ONLY ANSWER I CAN CONTIPLATE. I MYSELF HAVE CREATED THIS HELL, I MYSELF WILL COMMIT SUICIDE, I
MYSELF I HAVE BECOME TO HATE. LOST, DESERTED, FORBIDDEN TO FIND LOVE, I LONG TO BE HELD, TO SMILE
ONCE AGAIN. THE MOST SADISTIC PRAYER OF ALL, ASKING MY SAVIOR TO ALLOW LAUGHTER WITHIN THIS
MAYHAM OF SIN. FALLING ASLEEP AT NIGHT WISHING TO NOT AWAKE, I ONLY WANT DEATH, TO NO LONGER FEEL
PAIN. I HAVE CREATED THIS LIFE, THIS HELL, I HAVE LOST MY SANITY, YES I AM INSANE. I FEEL NUMB, THE
HEARTACHE HAS BROKE MY SOUL, I NO LONGER WILL TRY. LIVING IS NO LONGER AN OPTION, IM SORRY, I HAVE
NOTHING TO LIVE FOR, TOMORROW I DIE.

I pray for all who know me
All my family,and my friends
This prayer will always be prayed by me
Until my lifetime ends
I pray for all who have met me
All the lives that I have reached
This prayer goes out to all of you
Including pasters that I've heard teach
I pray for all who pray
May your prayers be sent with love
This prayer that is comming from my heart
Is being sent to our loving God above
Dan Kearley:11-7-11

Lord, I would be like Your own sweet Rose
When underneath the world's vain rush
I have been bruised; a wounded thrush,
Whose song is trapped within its throat,
Who cannot lift to voice one note
Its weary head and sorrow knows.
Though I be trampled 'neath the throngs
Of grasping, pleasure seeking souls
And waves of pain high in me roll,
I would be crushed in silence, deep,
That even my inmost soul would keep
And whisper not of how was wronged.
But ever, as with vengeance black,
They tramp the petals, limp and torn,
Would send forth fragrance, sweet and warm,
And bless the feet of that mad crowd,
Beneath their onslaught remain bowed
And by Your love turn hatred back.
It was Your wounding, sacred Rose,
The fragrance of Your love for me
Blown by the winds of infamy
Down from that dark hill, Calvary,
That brought Your passion home to me
And feeds the flower which in me grows.

Dear kind and loving Heavenly Father. Humbly I bow my head before you and thank you for all the love and mercies you have shown me. Thank you for giving me a roof over my head and groceries in my cupboards. Thank you for those you have given me. All my family and friends and also those who take care of my soul by feeding it every Sunday and pray for me every day, especially when I am week and sick. I feel your love through them and the powers of their prayers. I know I am not always worthy of your grace but because your son gave his life I rejoice that I have the chance to try and be a better person. Over and over you have forgiven me and I pray you help make me worthy. Help those who are week and lost, let them know and feel your love for nothing can give us more strength and peace then when we are under your wings. Hear the cries from those who are suffering. Please be gracious to them and end their suffering. Father I can never thank you enough for you answering my prayers in the last while. The doctors are amazed how well I have bounced back and I know it's from so many prayers from so many. I will never doubt again the power of prayer and thank you for letting me experience such joy. I pray all this in Jesus name Amen.
09.05.2014
Brenda Meier-Hans
4th

Days go by
Without a word
Cool whispers of the wind
Grace upon bloodshed skin
A dark lonely tower
A soul sent to die
One swing of deaths black sword
A blow such can not tend
A price for an immortal sin
I will not cower
Nothing to hold his lie
One to call the lord
One last prayer to send
This devil shall not win
Not even with all of his power
There is no reason as to why
The belly of the beast hath roared
One last favor to lend
Hiding within the beasts den
In my darkest hour

.
May my light invite
Only be strong lamp
Source Holy Spirit
Fed everyday
Until overflow
May candle prompt
Touch on conscience
To frame each day
Bible~prayer
No prayer
Candle flame
Now flickers
Required
Lamp oil
Fill
Inspired by Paula Swanson's contest but not an entry
*Note: Click On : " About This Poem"

.
Busy busy day
No time to stop~pray
Internal strong light
Diminishing out
Candle going now
If only prayed
A few seconds
Feeding candle
Holy Spirit
No prayer
Candle flame
Now flickers
Small test
Lights out
Sad
In honor of Paula Swanson's
contest: "By Candle Light"
*Note
Click on "About This Poem"

New Year Resolutions are fine,
But they’re just not enough
So I say a prayer to the Big Boss
When what I want is tough
For the year of two thousand and twelve
I said a short prayer
In hopes of getting the help I need
from the boss way up there
“Dear God, I wouldn’t ask for this,
If it was just a whim.
Please give me a fat bank account
And a body that’s slim”
“Last year I prayed for the same thing
But it was all in vain
This year be careful, Dear God, and don’t
Get them mixed up again!
“Well my son you don’t understand
I heard both of your prayers
And what you asked for, was not ignored
It’s just not in my plan”

written 20th may 2013
As the world shuts down
lavish ladies put on their gown
Rest comes, as they comb their hair
while others, fight the midnight air
All living lives, they had exactly detailed
not a thought goes out, to those who failed
Homeless man...where was his fall?
can any of you see or care, that no one heard his call
One moment...one tiny second, it's lost
the next one to fall....could be anyone's cost
Be wise, and look to the skies
for he is the one, you need to recognise!

I felt worn out... discouraged and defeated.
Nothing in my life right
seemed to be completed.
I felt alone, knocked down and betrayed!
I never thought I'd feel this scared and afraid.
In this very dark time, where would I run?
Where would any help actually come from?
I felt utterly worthless and quite alone...
With each passing day, in this place I called "home."
As I got up, each morning and opened the bedroom door.
And wondered if anyone cared about me anymore?
I felt a "tug" on my shoulder and looked around.
And noticed a bright light, shining toward the ground.
"I love you my son." Where the words I heard.
Excitement and hope within my heart was stirred.
I looked up and couldn't began to explain.
The love I felt when I called on Jesus' name!
From my ceiling, I saw what looked like an angelic being.
He said, "I am God! “ I can do anything!"
He reached down and gently picked me up out of bed.
Words of mercy and hope where what he had said.
"I am here so that you may rise up and live."
"All of your failures and sins I will forgive."
Everything inside of me... God did understand!
With him here... I knew victory was at hand!
This particular day, this was certain.
He took away my sins and heavy burdens!
Look at me now and it's so plain to see!
He can do for YOU, what he's done for ME!
By Jim Pemberton

I Remember When I Took Time to Pray!
Our family would gather for dinner each day.
Our dad would first take the time to pray!
As kids, we thought it was important to do!
I remember praying over my food in school!
I was taught that we should give God thanksgiving!
And be grateful for how he blessed our way of living!
I remembered praying in the restaurants for the food.
We wanted to honor God! And not be rude!
But as the many years have come and went…
I think about where my time is now spent.
Prayer doesn’t seem like it used to be!
I often try not to let this really bother me!
But as I get older, and think about the past…
Father time has a way of creeping up fast!
This God I once took the time to speak to.
Is the one that I seldom take time to pray to!
I need his help right now! More than ever!
I’m not going to be on this earth forever!
I’m going to focus on Jesus in a new direction!
And give to him, my desires and ambitions!
Talking with Jesus is the best thing I can do!
Prayer can change my life! And be renewed!
Won’t you take the time to talk to God in prayer?
He’s waiting for you! And really cares!
By Jim Pemberton

I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR FIFTY YEARS,
BUT IT SEEMS I JUST MARRIED LAST YEAR.
FIFTY YEARS MIGHT SEEM LIKE A LONG TIME.
BUT SUMMER NEVER SEEM TO LAST A LONG TIME.
THERE IS NOTHING THAT BRINGS SO MUCH HAPPINESS IN MARRIAGE.
AS THE THINGS YOU DENY YOURSELF FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR MARRIAGE.
NEVER EXPECT YOUR MARRIAGE TO BE ALL ABOUT LOVE.
FOR MANY A MARRIAGE HAVE CRASHED BECAUSE OF THE OTHER LOVER.
A PESKY BUTTERFLY MAY PERCH ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL ROSE.
EVEN THOUGH THE GARDEN IS FULL OF OTHER LONELY ROSES.
THERE ARE MANY THINGS YOU CANNOT CONTROL IN YOUR MARRIAGE.
BUT TRUST IN GOD CAN DO WONDERS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE.
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A HAPPY MARRIAGE.
BUT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE HAPPY IN THEIR MARRIAGE.
HAPPINESS HAVE NEVER WON ANY WAR.
IT IS SWEAT AND BLOOD THAT WINS WAR.
THEREFORE START EVERY DAY WITH A PRAYER TO GOD.
FOR YOU CAN NEVER WIN ANY WAR WITHOUT GOD.
CHRIS NWIGWE

Living A Life That’s Pleasing to God!
We must live in a way that's
pleasing to the Lord
Neglecting his word...
we can’t afford!
It’s HIS will to be sanctified
and avoid immorality.
If we don't… It’ll lead to
a spiritual fatality!
With God's help... Our body...
We must control!
God's instructions for holiness,
we ought to know.
The sins against the body
will not go unpunished!
Our spiritual life needs to
be daily replenished!
God has called us to be holy,
and not impure.
His word in our life,
we must daily secure!
Whoever rejects his instruction ...
also rejects HIM.
And will lose out on what it means
to be free from sin!
Let’s seek a Godly life!
As our goal and ambition!
Having Jesus in us
is a great addition!
Living a pure life is
what we must do.
He has the power to give victory
to ME and YOU!
By Jim Pemberton
Read 1 Thess. 4:5-11

The Joy That God Brings to Me…
God gives me strength
and everlasting joy.
His words in my life,
I need to employ.
His joy brings strength
to my very soul,
giving comfort no matter
where I may go.
His joy gives a security,
this world can’t give!
It is with me, every day I live.
In my God, I will take delight!
For he is with me
every day and night!
From the appearance of evil,
may I abstain!
And live in the joy of Jesus’
precious name!
In Jesus, my life is complete!
As I lay my burdens at his feet!
Over life’s adversities,
I’ll rise above!
And rest in the joy
Of God’s abiding love!
By Jim Pemberton

To nowhere land in thought I often go,
Whilst there, I've naught to please.
Temporarily, I escape both ebb and floe,
Of life, while taking things at ease.
There, I view not days long past,
Nor contemplate those which may remain.
But am inclined to prayer and fast,
For this nowhere land is another's domain.

This question drives me up and down the walls
I know for certain that God has answered my calls
I can’t hang up on Him…He’s so brilliant
And I’m so little compared to Him…
Maybe I’m little in size and very insignificant compared to the most High
He gives me quite a natural high
He brings me back home and kisses me good night
Without His love, I’d be lost like a sheep losing his shepherd
I feel like I’m separated to God
As if God and I are on both sides of the coin…
Our oceans don’t collide with each other,
But He does make huge tidal waves…
And I make baby waves that swerve up and down
Like a wave’s movement, my life seems to have its low points and high points
But, when I build enough energy, I glide higher than the clouds
Though, unfortunately, I’ve only been dreaming this
Then, I collapse into the sand...my face rubs against it and I have scrapes all over
Sand and water do mix well, but afterwards, the sea shore’s weight will pile up on the bottom of the ocean floor
I can’t imagine how many grains of sand there are on Earth
There are countless amounts of ants on Earth as well
Trillions and trillions of them are in existence
It’s amazing how plants take in Carbon Dioxide
And we breathe in oxygen…
God is a fantastic creator and He did carve His creations pretty well
God saw my distress and He healed me
When I think about Him, I’m speechless and can’t say much
He’s made out of love and He bubbles me up with excitement
I haven’t given Him the credit of working miracles in my life…
But, I don’t want to divorce God…I must propose to Him like a wife
Does to her husband…I want to submit to Him
He made the sunset, the moon and stars
Look! He even made the planets and He healed our scars
He made the flowers, the roses and the creeping bugs
Look! He even made leaves for our eyes to see…
He made the change of seasons
God saw my distress and healed me
God made the wild cats, bears, reptiles
He made us have a brain that is as neat as black and white tiles
God healed me…and I’m simply glad He did so
God wiped out my distress…and He simply dressed me with happiness and He’s in high spirits to see me grow
~ Inspired by the band of Evanescence’s song: Never Go Back
~ God inspired me to write this poem…

The Lord is my light and salvation. Whom shall I fear?
He is my protector and friend.
And is always near!
He’s the stronghold of my life... Whom shall I be afraid!
He is clothed with righteousness.
His majesty is displayed!
Though evil men advance, and my enemies attack me…
They will stumble and fall!
For the Lord is with me!
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear!
The Lord will fight for me,
and they shall disappear!
In the day of trouble, the Lord will keep me safe!
He will hide and put me on a solid resting place!
At his tabernacle, will I sacrifice shouts of joy!
Singing and making music to the Lord, I shall enjoy!
I am confident in the Lord’s goodness,
in the land of the living!
I will enter his gates with praise
and a heart of thanksgiving!
I shall wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart!
Being in his presence,
is a good place to start!
You, my Lord bring goodness
and life to my soul!
I shall sing of your love and mercy,
wherever I go!
By Jim Pemberton 07/14/13
Read Psalm ch. 27

I don't need any money,
I don't need fancy shoes.
I don't need to buy happiness,
'Cause all I need is You.
I don't need expensive clothes,
I don't need things to choose.
I don't need five-star meals,
'Cause all I need is You.
I'm smiling here so wide;
I feel like I'm brand new.
Today is the start of something big
'Cause all I need is You.
My soul is eternally fulfilled;
My heart is being led through.
I don't need anything else,
'Cause all I need is You.

It’s My Intention to Serve God!
To serve God is my goal and intention!
As I seek to give him all of my attention!
To know God is going to be my goal!
To serve him with body, mind and soul!
To love God is the action I want to take!
There’s never a time that’s “too late!”
This God that I love and hold so dear…
Loves me so much! And has made it clear!
This God that I’ve read about in the Bible…
Wants me to serve him!
Not a false idol!
This God that’s forgiven me
again and again…
Has brought healing and peace within!
This God that I want to introduce you to…
Is here right now! And wants to help you!
This God that calls and knows your name…
Can set you free! And remove any “chains!”
This God is here right now! He waits for you!
The opportunity is yours! What will you do?
This God can bring salvation to our lives!
Knowing and serving him is very wise!
Won’t you take a minute
and spend time with him?
With him in your life..
. You’re sure to win!
By Jim Pemberton

Your mother requested of me today
a poem, to be written for you.
One to be read in days gone by
with my love expressed anew.
Though poems be written day in and out
with love as a sweet refrain.
There is no poem with room enough,
my love for you, to contain.
A greater gift than words of verse
I have to bequeath with love.
Abraham’s blessings from me to you
poured out by our Father above.
On bended knee your day of birth
before the throne of grace.
My grandson I laid on the alter of God
for Christ to protect in my place.
A friend He will be in darkened days
and close by your side will prevail.
Devotion to you was one day placed
into His hands with nails.
My love, dear grandson, is free of charge
but one prayer I ask from you.
Please walk the streets of gold with me
your mother will be there too.

That the brilliance of His majestic ways
and fire that burns from His white-hot eyes
may give their light to space of infinite size
and shine on all Earth's creatures' love and praise;
that the mercy He gives to him that stays
from wicked ways to keep his lips from lies,
for faith and grace to remain pure and wise
may give His Word renewed glory and raise;
that the millennial Kingdom's earthly time
arrives after end times' brief, labor pangs
and saves God's children from sin's filthy grime,
so they that were tempted of Satan's gangs
will live on in glory and in their prime
once Christ defangs the Serpent's deadly fangs!

This Thanksgiving Day...
During this time known as
Thanksgiving Day.
I hope you'll give thanks and pray.
A prayer of thanks for
everything God has given.
He has blessed us in the way
we've been livin'!
Our country is blessed like no other.
God has supplied our
"bread and butter."
He's given us the freedom,
we've all enjoyed.
Be thankful for your food,
home and being employed.
For those who've endured hardship...
Thank God too!
It's no secret how much
he loves YOU!
We find in the Bible... God clearly said;
"I've never seen the righteous forsaken,
Nor their children begging for bread."
Thanks be to Jesus, for his love,
mercy and grace.
And for making my heart,
"his special place."
I am blessed and thankful
to Jesus indeed.
He's given me salvation and
supplies my every need.
I thank God for this
special day in November.
Thanksgiving is a day...
I will always remember!
By Jim Pemberton

Whenever rain falls,
It is an answered prayer for the fruitfulness of the earth
The earth buried seeds spring up in freedom
To give expression to their potential
It is the glory of the trees in the forest
That after their death, they live on
It is joy of animals in the jungle
For they have more and fresh food to eat
Only the earth prayed for rain
The seeds buried down in the earth,
The trees of the forest, the animals in the jungle
And more benefited from the earth’s prayer
A word of prayer in faith according to His will from you
Could affect millions just at that point you are standing
(c) 2007

This is your day in the sun,
Your day of triumph,
Of commitment,
Of promise and intention,
Of New Beginnings,
The end of loneliness.
This is the new foundation,
The plying together of bricks and mortar
The bricks to give colour and shape,
The mortar to give structure and soundness,
So that together you are an impregnable fortress
With doors of heartfelt love,
Windows of vision,
Rooms of peace and generousity,
Furnishings of service and beauty,
And a garden of sweet memories to grow.
I wish you success at every turn,
Joy on every path,
Delight in all the little things of life,
Deeply rooted and vigorously sprouting shoots of loyalty and love
Nurtured on the fertiliser of experience and wisdom,
And
LONG LIFE TOGETHER!

Sitting saying morning prayers, all in our own way.
Early riser, prayer said, coffee made, it starts the day.
God comes to me instantly when I rise.
So I know I’m safe, always having a good thought at sunrise!
The state of affairs in this world just mystifies me.
As the Holy Bible does; man’s killing nature has never left, it’s continually.
Ever since “The Word” ever since God’s judgment from the garden, since Adam’s
First breath.
Man has faced the most horrible fate, the prospect of a great spiritual death.
Think on it, thrown from God’s Spiritual Garden, cast to the earth.
Guess who? The serpent, of old, the master deceiver! Here long before our birth.
An evil disobedient Son of God, cast to rule this corrupted earth, amongst men.
We’ve all gotten our chance to listen, here, and find God’s Son, a loving Son called Jesus, needed to enter God’s Kingdom.
The Commandment, Number 6, “Thou shall not kill!”
We are stubborn, won’t listen to the God that has the power to terminate us at His will!
Carnal man has turned, transgressed against the Laws of God! Spiritually we have incurred His wrath!
Think on it, He knows all, He knows things to happen.
Shortly, carnal man will see the Father, we are on His path.
Mankind, through centuries has always tried to solve problems.
Forgetting the Law,
Solving problems without “Love” God’s command.
Without God deciding, is what sticks in the Father’s craw.
Love, Spiritual Love, all comes from the Father, Creator, First, foremost The Lord!
Hearing, seeing, reading will make us understand the Word.
No other God before me, man made idols, false teachers, all foretold in the Holy Bible.
First, lastly, the Holy Bible interprets itself; don’t believe me, “Prove All Things!”
It will save your spiritual revival.

One more wilted flower
flutters slow in the breeze
As the last priest prays soft
down upon bended knees.
Waiting at Heaven's gate
with his heart filled with grief,
Is the one once so lost
in the guise of a thief.
Lives were spent in labors
according to a plan,
One stole for his fortune,
the other for the Man.
Traveled hard and lonely,
living from day to day,
Each walked with the shadows
in-between shades of grey.
Final minute’s ticking
through the bid for control,
One last theft of future,
one last word for the soul.
With the prayer past ending
and hands bleeding with shame,
The thief and this last priest
become one and the same.

I Rejoice In Knowing God!
I will cry out to God with my voice!
I take safety in him and rejoice!
I shall seek him in the day of trouble!
He’ll pick me up, when I stumble!
I know that he listens, and is always there!
I shall seek each day, alone in prayer!
I shall remember the Lord’s faithful deeds!
He gives me strength, and meets my needs!
I meditate on his words, and wonders performed!
He picks me up, when I feel defeated and scorned!
He is God and shines with an awesome brightness!
He brings everlasting love, peace and kindness!
Behold! He is God! His power is demonstrated!
His beauty among the heavens, has been demonstrated!
He is God! And shall forever reign supreme!
He is my God! My righteousness and everything!
By Jim Pemberton 09/09/13

My eyes
Witness your departure
My eyes
Are dripping with hopelessness…
My eyes start to blur…
Melancholy put me under pressure…
Is there a cure to my disease?
You don’t see
The shards of hope that once brought us back together
Just let me search for safety
I’m strong enough to realize that I’m no longer
The weakest prey out there…
And I’m left in my solitude…
Do you hear me whimpering like a distraught puppy left on the train tracks?
I’m close to my demise…save me and take me home
Nourish me…and be my beloved friend
Will this friendship last forever?
Hopefully it has no end
Will this cheerful moment help us get along with each other?
Because of you…I feel the need to run
I keep an eye on you – I worry that you’ll hurt yourself again
Because of you…My freedom is nearly gone
I don’t wanna be caught off guard again
Because of you…EYE can’t picture a solution for our vexing dilemma
Because of you…eye can’t focus on my long-term goal
And I’m left in my solitude…
Do you sense that I’m giving in to failure?
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…I can’t endure
The hardships that you place upon me…
Could you boost up my confidence to overcome
My atrocious anxiety?
I’m just waiting for some sun
To keep me in good hands…
To strengthen me with perseverance …
I’m just waiting until His son
Leads the world outtah Egypt and reveals to us…
His radiance…His dazzling Kingdom –
Vibrant with glee
Your undying sympathy dawns upon us
I’m overflowing with indescribable joy
You’re a candle in the night…
We meet eye to eye…
What a sight…what a precious sight

All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
To write the pain a deff
man can't hear speak what a blind can't see. Uncover the truth and hide the lies we tells as a society.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
Get the word out to the
ghetto that there is a
better place. We don't
have to reach heaven
to see it. We killing our
brothers and sisters over
colors don't make sense.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
To tell my brothers behind bars a strong body has no comparsion to a weak mind. Do time don't let time do you.
All i need is one pen, one piece of a paper just one.
Send all the women with children a happy day mothers day letter, even if it aint may.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
One shot of that liquor thats infecting my liver but only way ill spill out all these words. Sober thoughts i could only speak intoxicated. One doctor for a liver-transplate if this one shall fail on me.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
One chance to reach for the stars and pull one down. Show the world no task is impossible to accomplish. Stay motivated stay determined no telling what you can achieve.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
One voice one prayer to ask God to forgive you and i for our sins. See none of us is perfect and this world aint either.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
One pen to bleed on that one piece of paper just one so one soul can finally be let free. show others many ways you paint without a brush.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
To read my motivational speech to the men and women serving our country. May i give them strenght to come back home to their love ones.
all I need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
One man hating, one woman loving me. One whip no chains im so free.
All i need is one pen, one piece of paper just one.
Success wouldn't mean much if i couldn't write about it.
Nothing in this world is more important than one pen one piece of paper. thats all i need just one.

Life Is Fragile! Handle With Prayer!
Life is fragile! Handle with prayer!
We don’t know how long we’re here!
Life isn’t as long as someone may think!
It could be gone as fast as you can blink!
This life that we have... Our God has given!
Only he knows how long we’ll be livin’!
Won’t you spend some time to pray?
Wherever you are...
It will change your day!
It’s good to spend time with God,
one to one!
And ask for a touch from
his precious son!
Christ can restore and change you from within!
He can heal and cleanse you from every sin!
With him, you can have eternal life insurance!
And have an everlasting love assurance!
He can give you eternal life to receive!
Won’t you reach out to him?
And simply believe?
By Jim Pemberton

Peace
The chaos is shedding
Piece
Of happiness is floating
Cease
The madness..chaos is concealing
Peace
Comes from the Lord -
To Him who mends us all...
To Him who forgives all of our sins
And downfalls
And answers everyone's calls

I have heard of Angels before and I know
that they are all around. They appearin the
most unusual places at the time when you
need them. You don't always recongnize them,
for they don't always have wings.
The angels have sweet voices and they make
you feel good. They could be anyone, from your
neighbors to your friends. But sometimes they
are people, that you have never seen before.
There are two special Angels that i want to talk
about. I had a stay in the hospial, where I thought
I was going to die. I had opened heart surgery
and a triple by pass.
As I was in an I. C. U. room of the Houston North
West Medical Center, I was feeling very sick, not
being able, talk or do anything. I kept praying and
asking God if I would ever get out of there.
My prayer was answered that night, when an Angel
came to me. She said her name was Sara and she was
there to care fopr me. She did just that. She sweetly
smiled at me and assured me that I would be alright.
By morning, she was gone, but another Angel came.
She told me, her name was Julie and that now she
would now take care of me. I spend four days in the
I.C.U. with my Angels next to me.
After that I was sent to another floor, but I will never
forget those two Angels That spend those days with
me. My Angels didn't have wings, but their spirit
could fly free...

I know of a brother, who’s lost and confused…
Many of his relationships, he’s already “abused.”
He’s not really sure, which direction he’s going…
There’s a lot of wise advice, that he’s ignoring!
He’s choosing to ignore the God who loves him.
And refuses to acknowledge how much he needs him!
He decided to leave his family behind him…
Perhaps, one day, they’ll be able to “find him!”
I pray for this dear brother! He needs prayer!
I know that wherever he goes… God is always there!
Please, dear Jesus, touch him with your kindness!
Without YOU dear lord… He’s walking in blindness!
No matter where he goes… Which path is taken!
God will always love him! He’s never forsaken!
The words of God, must somehow get his attention!
To give him a clear path, and a godly direction!
May the love of Christ, get a hold of his heart!
Coming to Jesus, is a good place to start!
Whatever this brother does, or where he goes…
Only the righteousness of God, can make him whole!
Dear Lord… Be with my brother! That he may know you!
During the journey of life, may he learn to trust you!
The path of God’s footsteps, gives one a true meaning!
May this brother acknowledge God!
And start believing!
By Jim Pemberton

Jesus, Please Renew My Mind!
Jesus, may my mind be touched and renewed!
By your grace, may it think on thoughts of YOU!
May my life and mind be restored from within!
Help me to be free from the bondage of sin!
Please help me to think on things that are pure!
And focused on your words,
which are secure!
May there be thoughts inspired by your kindness!
Without your light, I’m walking in blindness!
The beauty of YOU, Jesus, is what refreshes me!
It’s your Holy Spirit that daily blesses me!
Thank you, my Lord, for being loving and kind!
By your strength, you’ve transformed my mind!
You’ve given to me hope… Once again!
You’re one that I can always call a friend!
In you, I have a mind of peace
and security!
And look forward to being
with you for eternity!
By Jim Pemberton

God came down and became a man
He wanted to fully understand
Since the consequence for sin has always been death
Jesus had to Indore our punishment up until his very last breath
He became the ultimate sacrifice
So all mankind did not have to pay the price
His 33 years on this earth science can fully prove, and his horrific death was recorded in history
The miracles Jesus performed, to a believer, hold no questions or mysteries
Many struggle with the concept that Jesus was God in man form
However, he did this so he could guide us through our life storms
God knew there was no other way
To save man from their future judgment day
He saw that humans had limited power
To resist temptation and be their own strong tower
So he sent his son to die for me and you
So we could live in heaven someday too
The only thing you must do is receive
Accept Jesus in your heart and truly believe,
Something so simple has become so hard,
For many in this world are deeply scarred
They question his goodness and question if he cares
For life can be extremely unfair
he never said we wouldn’t suffer pain
that the hurricanes would not saturate us with torrential rains
However He did promise he would give us peace
That we would walk through troubles with his release
He promises to turn it all around for our good
He has been misrepresented and misunderstood
There is a purpose for all who trust in him
He assures us that if you are his child, you win!
Yet, so many put Jesus in a box
Pull him out like old Christmas socks
Once or twice a year
go to church, say a prayer and then disappear
forgetting that God has feelings too
And that he is desperately in love with you
Many believe the lie that he is mad
That they are to damaged and have been too bad
They overlook that his love has never changed
Humans walk away from him, Jesus always stays the same
Don’t underestimate his grace and power
That can transform you in your darkest hour
You don’t have to believe me
Ask him yourself and you will see
You never know until you try
Don’t be ignorant; he is not just a theory in the sky
He is everywhere, at anytime
It is your wellbeing that is on his mind
So during this holiday season
Don’t forget to celebrate the real reason
The birth of Christ
Is what gives each person a chance at a new life
He is no respecter of persons, and he is not counting your sins
He’s waiting for you with his hand stretched out
Begging you to let him in.
By: Sabina Nicole
12/3/11

I hate hoodrats,
To me they are no match.
I hate them with the passion.
I always prayed in the hood,
As a child, that when I got
Grown I would go buck wild
Beating anyone their backend mass,
Because they are low class,
They make sure that the strong,
Black family existence is a thing
Of the past. I hate their food stamp
Selling, never excelling, treacherous
Trashy tails. They are sell-outs,
Because they let the government
Bail them out and enslave them,
Our men, and beautiful children
They are hindering progress of the future.
I wish that there were sharp-shooters,
That would zap all of them in the back of,
Their red, orange, purple, and blue hair.
They walk around without a care,
In the world. They are lost souls.
Sold out to Satan wrecking the Black nation.
They cause other strong Black women from
The hood that have a little success, a whole
Life of professional distress. I hope one day one
Hoodrat would understand, that they are part
Of Satan’s plan to rob, kill, and destroy, all
Of the little black girls and boys, and most
Of all killing the men, while causing who to win?
Satan. One day I will get enough Godly strength
To pray for them instead of physically slapping the
Hell out of them. I through prayer will slam Satan’s
Silliness out of them, but for right now as I work the
Plow and get enough knowhow. Just shame, shame ,
Shame, shame, on all of the hoodrats’ hellified names.
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and
needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked." Though this seems to be directed at other
gods, it is good advice for humans as well. Psalm 82:3-4
Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, but the one who gathers by labor increases it. Proverbs
13:11

Carnelian robes permeate dreamtime landscapes
of parchment and prayer flag.
Smiling faces walk swiftly
through corridors of ancient walls
carved from living mountains,
spinning cylindrical wheels in their wake.
Patience of a thousand, thousand years,
we wait for peace.
Eagle feathers jounce
as soft moccasins dance heartbeat
on the prairie hair of Mother Earth.
Sacred sisters hold position in jingle dress rhythms
offering prayer pipes to their men,
who burn sweet grass as they fancy dance past.
Patience of a thousand, thousand years,
we wait for peace.
Hula dancers waft sea breeze
in the heat waves of Pele’s fire.
Warrior lines pace boundary between the worlds,
as molten lands part the waters
and oasis the humble in a paradise
where lei lines encircle life.
Patience of a thousand thousand years,
we wait for peace.
Condor circles as mountains spirits speak
telling stories of forever and ever.
Ancient peoples gather in raindrop mists
to nourish the living land
and feed the collective soul
the medicine of dreams.
Patience of a thousand, thousand years,
we wait for peace.
“Imagine all the people” sound waves and ipods
park bench hosts to afternoon drummers,
as momentum gathers
inner city gardeners and beekeepers
buzzing to the cyber shifts
of “sharing all the world”.
Patience of a thousand, thousand years
we wait for peace.

I don't want to gain the world as a whole
To be blinded by that which does not stay
Only to end up losing my soul.
What is it that I am expected, this role -
Expectations to walk a line a certain way
I don't want to gain the world as a whole.
Living up to everyone's ideas is taking its toll
Wondering what exactly I will have to pay
Only to end up losing my soul.
Do this, buy that, be him, be her, who's in control?
This life spins, my heart breaks in dismay
I don't want to gain the world as a whole
Sell out to the highest bidder: this world's goal.
Listening to what they have to say,
Only to end up losing my soul.
Seeing is believing, hearts black as coal,
Lord, help me find a different game to play.
I don't want to gain the world as a whole
Only to end up losing my soul.

"Hello."
Who are you?
"I'm the voice deep inside you."
I thought I killed you.
"Can't kill a spirit. Need I remind you?"
"I look at your life. Aaah the good that
you do! But honestly, its not them, it's
really all about you."
"You offer the help, but they don't
acknowledge you. Forget them all!
Let them wallow in grief without you!"
"Spread gossip. Tell all and everything
about your life. Tell facebook, twitter
and everyone that's in sight."
"Just come to your sense and sell your
soul to me. If you do, I'll give you all.
Baby, I am your need!"
But I'm happy now. Can you see I'm at
peace? Go away to someone else, just
please don't bother me.
"I'll bother and bother until you give in.
I'll be the voice that you hear, the whisper
within."
"I'll be there when awake. Every breath that
you take. I'll be the image in the mirrior
staring into your face."
"I'm the shadows in the night, the things
that you dread. I'll be the fear coming on
while your lying in bed.
Get behind me, you unclean spirit I
rebuke! Ok, your still here, gonna
take more to rid of you.
"Ha ha! Get real, you can't get rid of me.
I'm the all-seeing eye, but you can't see me!
"Still being stubborn huh? So what
more will it take? Should I give you
riches, drugs...much more you will take?"
"I'll give you cars, girls and everything in
the book. Your life needs to be shaken.
You need to be shook."
"Nevermind, give it up. Commit suicide.
Your friends won't care. They won't even cry."
"You've failed the test and everything that
you do. Give it up, throw in the towel. Confess
that your through."
On bended knee I am, but sir, not to
you. With earnest prayer I'll win; I will
conquer you!
I give praise, HalleulYah, it's over now!
Despite my trouble I give a smile...a
peace descends now.
"Too much trouble! Your a fighter, I give
you that. I'll go, but I'll return. Oh yeah,
I'll be back!"
Come back if you want. I'm stronger than
before. I'll be sealed with His Spirit when
you knock on my door.
To you all I say things will haunt in the
night. Just give praise, for in the morning,
you'll be alright.
Don't give in to weakness. Show them
you can inspire. Don't believe that little
voice, for that voice is a liar.

I woke up this morning and said a prayer for you,
the sun shines through my blinds and it's a shame i can't be there with you
your heart beat creates earthquakes,
your tears bring the rain,
and for the second time it has flooded here again
I'm sorry if i disappointed you,
I'm sorry if i ever lied,
because what i'd do to go back would mean
i could reverse the time that you died.
sick to my stomach i can't bear the thought,
but when the sun shone through this morning
it brought a peaceful thought back to my heart
through out each day i kneel down and pray
and know you're living in the sky
I try making wishes from stars flying by
but the sight must be quicker then the blink of my eye
i'll never know why,
til it's my time to go,
I look around this city realizing all friends are faded foes
I can't hold on, i hold it within,
it is my faith in peace that keeps me from disintegrating within.

If a seed grows in time
to a life giving vine.
Then
my seed of faith can be
without mistake.
I should have known,
everything takes time
to grow.
There are groans
of growing pain. The rain
must come to water us deep,
before we set of doing good
deeds.
I was just staring to hard.
Expectantly waiting for
something marvellous to happen
too fast.
I shall read
over this poem, let the words
ring true. Somehow in this
moment I've come to grasps
with the truth. Remember this
and stay true.

Faith has infiltrated one sweet soul,
As life riddled with sin and stain thereof,
Emancipation for the spirit being,
Sought in prayer salvation showed freedom.
Through turbulence and heart ache strength is born,
As holy light beams guide the wicked home,
Faith achieves the answers in the heart,
Surrendered to the God of Heaven and Earth.
When all else fails some simple words will do,
As lovely candlelight flows a request,
A pure soul understands that time will show,
Faith carries on the wings of angel mist.
Faith contains the keys to mysteries,
Reward in eternal mansions beyond the clouds,
The presence of His Light forevermore,
Satisfies the hungry heart, sweet soul, deep mind.
My theme in this contest is Faith.

Lord, help me to make a difference
in someone’s life today
And to preach Jesus in what I do and say…
Help me to make a difference in this world
that surrounds me
What you have done in my life
continues to astound me!
Help me to make a difference
in the hearts of men.
That I may show others what it
means to be BORN AGAIN!
Help me to make a difference in
my prayer life too
As I want to daily be
in LOVE WITH YOU!
Help me to make a difference in the
reading of your word.
May I share your scripture to the
many who’ve never heard!
Help me to make a difference in the
life you’ve given to me…
I once was blind. But now CAN SEE!
Help me make a difference
wherever I may go.
As your Holy Spirit teaches
and enriches my soul!
YOU are the difference to a world
that’s perishing…
YOU offer true love…And life that’s everlasting!
YOU are the reason why I keep on going.
This life you’ve given to me… I am enjoying!
…
You have made a difference
in my sinful condition
You’ve changed my life! I’m a NEW creation!
By Jim Pemberton

Dear God I pray you keep our men from harm,
it's you who dwells inside the flames of life.
When we're with you we're safe without alarm;
dear God I pray we'll soon be free from strife.
Now since your kingdom has now come along,
I ask You now show us Your precious will.
It's in your strength we learn to live so strong;
I pray our leaders vision does not kill
the very thing You want to see them do.
Instead I pray dear Lord that each will be
great men and women who will first love You;
such people have your sound integrity.
I close this prayer with just this one request
help each of us to do our very best.
Help each of us to do our very best,
then soldiers in your army we will be.
For in you strength we'll surely pass life's test,
if each of us will learn to follow Thee.
The rules You've given me I shall adhere,
for now I have become a child of Yours.
Oh, I shall never run or flee from fear;
I'll wait for You to bring me through life's doors.
The best from you I know I'm yet to find,
because I'm not perfected in your sight,
though to Your children you are more then kind,
for we are purchased with Your blood alright.
Now all of life's become a sacred race;
I'll try my best to keep within your pace.
I'll try my best to keep within your pace
so when testing comes I will remain.
With You there' nothing that I cannot face,
for now I have recieved Your holy name.
I pray that every man will follow soon
the road you've surely paved for each of them.
It's then each life will fully come in tune,
as each one's lump of coal becomes a gem.
Because I know not what tommorrow brings,
my trust I have for You will never die;
for I shall wait to fly upon Your wings:
when in that day I meet You in the sky,
Dear Lord, just one more thing I need to say,
help me to stay the course when skies are gray.
Help me to stay the course when skies are gray,
as enemies are burning fires around.
Let not my eyes from You then go astray,
but now and ever keep me safe and sound.
I hope to always walk in paths You've made;
it's their that I will find Your precious touch.
You've healed my life from sin because I've prayed
to make you Lord of all I Iove so much.
I know not what tommorrow has in store,
but of Your presence here I am assured;
now You are more the fables to explore,
While I Am but a preson who's endured.
To keep Your word and do what you have asked,
I feel that I am blest in every task.

I drive in my car, and here I share
I speak and I wait for your reply
The seat, at my side, sits cold and bare
And I carry on as scenes go by
I ask how to fix the fault you see
No words, that I hear, of what to do
I Ask, "When will you be here with me?"
but first "When will I return to you?"
The noise from the hood, I hear each part
I rant, by myself, or just complain
But this will not please my wanting heart
Alone while I take this busy lane
I speak, least I think, the words you'd say
Midway on this road of my commute
Yet still my words fail another day
As both radio and you, on mute
I ask how to fix the fault you see
No words, that I hear, of what to do
I Ask, "When will you be here with me?"
but first "When will I return to you?"
It's not simply done to face a wait
where hours stretch to days and work lacks use
Prolonged worthlessness, my daily plate
So you, not with me, is near abuse
I hope that you're here when I traverse
though not sitting there so I can tell
So then, when I speak words I rehearse
you know I'm a man deserving hell
I ask how to fix the fault you see
No words, that I hear, of what to do
I Ask, "When will you be here with me?"
but first "When will I return to you?"
In park, engine off, I'm here again
my life passes by, with nothing new
I say, "Be with me, I don't care when."
but first "Always draw me home to you."

This has been another year that came and went!
I often wonder, where has my time been spent?
It seems like yesterday, we rang in the new year!
But, very quickly, it has all just “disappeared.”
I think about my accomplishments, goals and dreams.
Do they matter anymore? Do they mean anything?
This life I have, is just but a brief moment in time.
One day, I’ll simply leave everything fast behind!
My relationship with Christ is what really matters!
Everything else in life, is just “empty chatter!”
I pray that as this new year comes and goes…
My relationship with Christ will continue to grow!
The older I get, I’m beginning to see!
I need much more of Jesus, and less of me!
He is what’s needed! Whatever this year holds!
I need him more, as each year I grow old!
With each year, that comes and passes me by…
I want more of Jesus, until the day I die!
He is my friend, what is certainly needed!
With him in me, my life is completed!
Thank you Lord for this brand new year!
You are the one I’ll hold ever so dear!
By Jim Pemberton

MUM ...
WHERE DO I START? I DON'T THINK THERE IS WORDS , TO EXPLAIN HOW I AM
FEELING ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOU... BUT I WILL USE ALL THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE
GIVEN TO ME , SO I CAN GET THESE FINAL WORDS OUT THE GUILT , SADNESS AND
REGRET FROM NOT SEEING YOU LIKE I WANTED TO SO ****ING MUCH ,
THEN THE PAIN OF NOT HAVING A CHANCE TO SAY "GOODBYE" TO THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL MOTHER COULD WANT, AND YES MUM I'M TALKING ABOUT YOUTO HOLD
YOUR HAND, TO SEE YOU SMILE , TO HEAR YOUR VOICE, WOULD MAKE MY LIFE MORE
WORTHWHILE. YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO LIVE, BUT YOU NEVER TAUGHT ME HOW TO
LIVE WITHOUT YOU I MISS YOU SO SO MUCH MUM, BUT THE LOVE IN MY HEART FOR YOU , WILL MAKE SURE
YOUR LIFE , LOVE , WARMTH AND TOUCH , WILL LIVE ON FOREVER ,
IN ME I KNOW THAT YOU CHANGED ME , JUST FROM YOUR
PRESENCE...THATS'S HOW STRONG YOU WERE MUM I KNOW YOU HAVEN'T LEFT ME ,
FOR THE LOVE IN MY HEART REMAINS , YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO SUFFER AND YOUR
BODY WILL FEEL NO PAIN...... GOD TOOK YOUR HAND , AND MADE US PART , HE CLOSED
YOUR EYES , AND BROKE MY HEART ....FOR ALL THE TIMES WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER,
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR FACE.
THERE IS NO MOTHER ANYWHERE LIKE YOU,
NO ONE COULD TAKE YOUR PLACE.
IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN YOU WERE LEAVING,
I GUESS I EXPECTED YOU TO FOREVER LAST,
ALL OF THE DREAMS OF US IN THE FUTURE,
ARE NOW BUT MEMORIES OF THE PAST.
GOD TAPPED YOU ON THE SHOULDER,
HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO KNEW,
THAT YOU WERE GOING WITH HIM,
TO THE SKY SO BEAUTIFUL BLUE.
ALTHOUGH I MAY NEVER SEE YOU MUM,
ARJAY WILL BE BY YOUR SIDE,
HE'S GONNA HOLD YOUR HAND,
AND LEAD THE WAY,
FOR HE WILL BE YOUR GUIDE.....
I LOVE YOU MY MOTHER.....
DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU UNDERSTAND,
DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU KNOW,
DON'T TELL ME THAT I WILL SURVIVE,
HOW I WILL SURELY GROW.
DON'T TELL ME THIS IS JUST A TEST,
THAT I AM TRULY BLESSED,
THAT I AM CHOSEN FOR THIS TASK,
APART FROM ALL THE REST.
DON'T COME AT ME WITH ANSWERS THAT CAN ONLY COME FROM ME,
DON'T TELL ME HOW MY GRIEF WILL PASS,
THAT I WILL SOON BE FREE.
DON'T STAND IN PIOUS JUDGMENT OF THE BONDS I MUST UNTIE,
DON'T TELL ME HOW TO SUFFER,
DON'T TELL ME HOW TO CRY.
MY LIFE IS FILLED WITH SELFISHNESS,
MY PAIN IS ALL I SEE,
BUT I NEED YOU,
I NEED YOU YOUR LOVE UNCONDITONALLY.
ACCEPCT ME IN MY UPS AND DOWNS,
I NEED SOMEONE TO SHARE,
JUST TO HOLD MY HAND AND LET ME CRY,
AND SAY, MY FRIEND I REALLY DO CARE
Mom you mean the world to me
It’s hard to live without you ,You were always by my side
Through thick and thin you helped me

some wish it would happen, some want it to happen,
some don't know what happened and some don't even care
but if you're inspired you can make it happen
inspite of your limitations and fears
Nehemiah was compelled by the Holy Spirit he was determined in his mission
even though the temple had been rebuilt he knew the walls were in bad condition
he knew in order to make it happen you must first take it to God and pray
to allow the presence of the Holy Spirit to come in and have Its way
in order to make it happen take it to God and let Him make it His project
allow Him to process if for you so you'll get the result that you expect
in order to make it happen you need to be patient and plan carefully
and to have the spirit of preparation and a mindset of persistancy
we live in a remote control society where at the push of a button
we get an instant reaction
but the reality of life is that you don't always get instant satisfaction
timing is that all important factor when it comes to what one aspires to do
for it's not about us but the timing of God that we are all subject to
the kyros time of God will prevail no what what we desire or expect
and I don't need to remind you that God doesn't own a Rolex
as it's not about fast it's about experience when walking in spirituality
where everyone involved in making it happen possesses a spirit of godly unity
in order to make it happen you need to contribute by doing your part
with a spirit of perseverance fully in your heart
in order to make it happen adjust your priorities
with a proper perspective for your cause
and don't allow the haters to intervene nor make you stop nor pause
and be watchfull towards those who are trying to profit from the plight of the poor
speak truth to those in positions of power and let them know what you stand for
with the proper perspective patient planning, preparation and prayer from the start
God will help you make it happen as long as you do it with a righteousness of heart

There he stood in the
garden,a gentle fellow
with glowing gown;
radiating glory.
His countenance was
that of an Angel,
The Padre of old St
Anthony.
As I approached him,he
gave me a warm.
Then he told me why he
came to the mission,the
mission in old St Anthony.
We knelt down to pray,I
thanked the Lord for a
man such as this.
Then the chapel bells
the rang,I heard a
voice"child it is time."
I looked,lo saw I a fiery
figure beckoning him to
heaven.
He stood up and looked
at me with tender love in
his eyes.
Then I knew this man
was an Angel,the Padre
of old St Anthony.
With joyous heart,I left
the vicinity of old St
Anthony.

Why is salvation so hard to believe?
Why is forgiveness so hard to achieve?
Is a loving nature that hard to obtain?
Is everyone evil and going insane?
Is this life all about fortune and fame?
Forgetting the person,their feelings,and name.
Ignoring the family to get a promotion,
turning your back on prayer and devotion.
A world without forgiveness is one hollow shell.
A world without salvation is almost in Hell.
Are these two things so hard to do?
Has the world lost hope without any clue?
Salvation is here for all to accept.
Forgiveness is Jesus paying our debt.
Salvation is simply grace from above.
Forgiveness is simply choosing to love.

You're a voyeur at best!
Your vampiric heart beats out of your chest
Ready to consume the final climax
I know who you are - when the lyrics fail to resemble
Letting your poison drip straight from your lips
Portraying, entertaining the image of sex's delusion
You know only rape - manifestation of hate
Lack of the fruit of the beauty of a human mind
Depths you'll never penetrate!
She was only a doll - type of a lost father's adore
Impaled into a desperate whore
Shamefully out of broken safety's choice
She bore embryogenesis of morose
May your rusty blades caress as they please
So confront the masses with the halt of embryogenesis
Let the worship of machines be
Leg them construct us cell to cell
Nature's just in the way
Of our race of perfectly engineered machines!
The burden of conception
Surrenders to the will of
The New God

____________
Thy Prayer is Thy Word
It is all way's with me
I write them down as I pray
That way, I can save them
For some-other time
For just another day;;
_____________
I Let His Will be mind
This, I do for so many reasons'
This is not the blind
Leading the blind...
- Fore -
He is always' on my Mind
From now, till the end of time
It give's me so much freedom
His dream's are my faith
An His faith is mind
GF

everyday I see people dwelling in the dark dungeons of life
and despite them trying to do the right thing they're struck with trouble and strife
felled by illness, unemployment, homelessness and all manners of despair
but I've never seen anyone who would not then kneel down in prayer
prayer is a conversation that takes place between you and God
it's when the Holy Spirit transcends and enters into your heart
it's an intimate talk with God that will change the atmosphere
it's when you call upon the grace and mercy of God to appear
prayer also has the power to alter one's behavior
we then tend to develop traits like Jesus the Christ our Savior
we learn to trust, we learn to accept, we learn not to judge
we learn to let go of negative things and to no longer hold a grudge
prayer power has the ability open eyes and hearts
to allow us to see the goodness that is the Lord our God
Now Paul and Silas were beaten and subsequently thrown into jail
but the power of their praying to the Lord God then prevailed
an earthquake shook the foundation of that dark prison cell
all the doors flew open, all the shackles fell broken it must have been like total hell
but it was only the power of prayer that had manifested
when the mighty hand of God by Paul and Silas was requested
prayer is the furtherance of the gospel that is Jesus Christ
prayer is the foundation for living a Christian life
so let the power of prayer lift you up and lift you out
of those dark dungeon situations that I was talking about
so pray until something happens, just wait and believe
that with the power of prayer the grace and mercy of God you will receive

For the doctor turns to the woman and says your new born baby is healthy
The mother closes her eyes to whisper a prayer to God to say thank you for the
precious gift!
For the father sees the mothers lips moving and asked her what was wrong
She says boldly I am thanking my Father God for our son
He turns to her and says there is no such thing
She goes off on a tangent and says well explain to me the following:
How was butterflies created
How was birds created
How was ants created
How was fish created
How was our new born son created
He says well I know we created our son
Thereafter she responded by saying think about it who created you and I
and your parents and your parents, parents?
Until you can tell me 100 % who created all of these things I will continue to pray to the God whom I know created all things and continue to give my Lord Savior Jesus Christ His rightful praise!

Keep me safe wherever I go,
Whether through places of sand or snow.
Save me when I am in danger,
Guide me to the right strangers.
Help me wherever and whenever,
Help me keep it together.
Keep me safe wherever I may be,
Whether I am held captive somewhere, or elsewhere roaming free.
Save me when I am stuck,
Bring me better luck.
Help me travel,
Help my dreams and goals unravel.

Complicated as it may be we all take the baby a step into the light; or back light of our life, Generally we never took the time to really slow~down and inhale that one last breath before growing~up at A fast PACE.
But we manage to keep the water~afloat above gravity feet, blasting through the strucktured build that we create, for our~selfs hoping not to fall abandonately apon natures knee.
We trust blindly against the world around us, looking for that one straight answer that no one can give, except for you, for no one knows better than you.
Yes, we may ask opinions, or may know the answer, but do we really??? for it might be costly; this I will ask please take the necessary Baby~Steps to elabirate any road and take it with <<< cushion >>> Make then the right turn around guided by our father above in prayer and LOVE to full~fill the blessings that are yet still to come.

My Soul's thirst was quenched the day Grandpa said,
"Pay close attention to the words in red."
All mortal man ever need know,
When God incarnate, as Jesus spoke.
Of lessons and love and forgiveness of sin;
Such grandure alludes us, for eloquence of pen.
Of truths more exquisite than visions of poem,
From The Great I Am, who calms the storm.
Prayer answered with faith of a mustard seed,
That not only so small, but purest indeed.
Such miracles performed as water to wine;
Bringing forth the dead, granting sight to the blind.
These precious gifts when him recieved,
His miricals through us when we believe.
Such peace and serenity our souls are fed,
When we pay close attention to the words in red.

I went to Church this morning with my head already bowed.
I would hear the sermon, but my heart was heavy now.
Sooner or later I would put my offering on the plate.
And tied to that offering was an envelope with my name.
I wouldn’t relent using the envelope; it was a matter of pride to me.
Even if a few would know my plight and shame, this eve.
Truly it was all I had… but giving less isn’t a sin,
So I tried to hold my head up, as I put the envelope in.
Last Sunday I didn’t go, and regrets have plagued me so…
So here I am at church with my both my head and heart rightly bowed.
Jesus gave us a parable of a poor woman and what she gave.
Would I have less courage than to do the same?
The church is built upon offerings and dutiful work, too.
And I’m unable to work so the offering will have to do.
Forty-Six Cents may not seem like much.
But I will pay my portion as best as I can do.
The amount isn’t monumental and maybe won’t be felt.
But even small amounts help add to the Church’s work.
So as I lay my envelope down… It is with some small hope…
My prayer this day became… that in some small way it will be felt.

I was talking to someone, who’s friend recently died...
”I should’ve told him about Jesus!” “But I never tried!”
He was thinking about many opportunities that passed him by.
He didn’t think about this, until he seen his friend die…
“I should’ve told him about Christ.” Were the words spoken.
Now, he was crying out to God, with a heart that’s broken.
Scripture says; “it’s appointed once to die, and then judgment.”
Our life is but for a short time,
and gone in one moment!
He began talking about how he “could’ve,” or “should’ve.”
But this was just too overwhelming,
for him to speak of.
He wanted to share what the Lord Jesus had given…
He was grateful for the fact that his sins are forgiven.
He sat down in prayer and determined in his mind….
He’d share Jesus with others! This was the time!
His friend was gone… And there was no way to reach him!
But there was something God wanted to teach him!
May we all be encouraged to share Christ with others!
This is a way to fulfill; “love and serve one another!”
There may be a friend that God wants you to reach out to!
Christ has given all that you need… So won’t you???
“That others may know Christ.”
This needs to be our goal!
With God’s help, we can share HIS
good news with every lost soul!
By Jim Pemberton

She dreams of a throne
where she is not alone
Dreams of stars
That aren't to far
Wishes for peace
where pain is least
Hopes for grace
where she can see his face
And still know her fame
hasn't changed
her name

I feel I have been blest in every task,
because in all I do I give You praise.
My every thought appears to You unmasked,
when in my heart You give a silent gaze.
You know the things I want and what I need,
but what for me to give the right request.
Each prayer I make to You is like a seed
that sprouts new life when in Your eyes it's blest.
Oh, how I wish dear Lord that all would know
The mercy truth and love that I have found.
Your precious light now gives a gentle glow,
Now with Your dazzlig glory I am crowned.
Now as I spread your gospel far and wide;
I know in all we do You'll be our guide.
I know in all we do You'll be our guide,
You'll help us through the thick and through the thin.
We never need to run from You or hide,
For staying in your will keep us from sin.
It seems so hard at times to not digress,
but with Your help I know we will succeed.
You know just how to give all men success,
if to Your will each one now learns to heed.
It's not about the job we do that tells
what kind of person that we shall become.
It's giants that with Gods help one dispels,
with people that we teach to overcome.
So think about each choice you make today;
Our choices will decide where some will stay.
Our choices will decide where some will stay.
with things we do throughout life's distant path.
We change what others do along the way,
but sin that's not confessed will bring God's wrath.
I know not where this road in life may lead,
though I shall let my faith in you abide;
Each step I take in faith I'll not concede:
Because I have now put your will inside.
Each day with you I'm blessed more than before
You give to me beyond what I require;
I look to You for help and You give more,
than I could ever get through my desire,
Now we'll serve you as enemies rearm;
Dear God I pray you keep our men from harm.

A prayer for those who are in dispair along the Gulf Coast due to the BP Deepwater Horizon
oil rig explosion. A prayer for those who waited and their loved ones did not return, Amazing
Grace Wash Over Thee.
Amazing grace wash over me.
My tears are a river to the sea.
Lord above, we know you know,
the oil that is washing upon our coast.
Amazing grace wash over me,
and lift my soul up to Thee.
Lord above, hear my prayer,
for those who are in dispair.
Amazing grace wash over me.
I lift my hands to God you see.
My prayer for those who were hurt,
and those who will never return to earth.
Amazing grace wash over thee,
families were left in disbelief.
Empty hands, their loved ones gone,
Lord Jesus, guide them safely Home.
Amazing grace wash over me,
the oil is filling up the sea,
from Louisiana to Mississippi.
Animals are dying,
and people are crying.
Amazing grace wash over me.

I Don’t Want to Forget You, Lord!
Lord Jesus, I don’t want to ever forget about you!
I just want to take some time, to praise you!
During my life, I want the past behind me!
When I was struggling…
It was you that helped me!
The many times you listened to my cries…
I knew you’d help me! I didn’t know why!
I want to cherish the promises you made.
I want to enjoy this life, that you gave!
I want to remember the times we’ve had together!
I don’t want to leave you!
Now… Or ever!
I want to think about the good times, that we’ve had!
You brought joy to my heart! I am so glad!
I want take each day and keep “moving on.”
I know that you are with me…
All the day long!
Thank you Jesus! For the times you’ve been there!
Always a friend I need!
Who truly cares!
An abundance of life, is what I received!
That moment I trusted you,
and began to BELIEVE!
By Jim Pemberton

"Peace will come when Arabs and Muslims love their children
more than they hate us."Golda Meir

we take sides to fight
politics and religion
pray or become prey
hate poisons the mind
arrogance is ignorance
divided we fall
American heads
roll in the name of Allah
Islam bleeds and burns
Al-Quida is dead
Bin Laden swims with fishes
Isis you’re next ka-BOOM
religion of hate
call to prayer is call of war
jihad must be stopped
with love in your heart
without a gun in your hand
Heaven smiles on Earth

When a country is rebellious it has many rulers
but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains orderPROVERBS 28:2A scoundrel and villain who plots evil with deceit in his heart
he always stirs up dissension, therefore, disaster will over take him in an instantPROVERBS 6:12,14-15Death and destruction are never satisfied and neither are the eyes of manPROVERBS 27:20They will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemesPROVERBS 1:31The righteous one takes note at the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruinPROVERBS 21:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongPROVERBS 10:12"pray or become prey" Homophone
"arrogance is ignorance" Simile
"Islam bleeds and burns" Alliteration
"Bin Laden swims with fishes" Metaphor
"Isis your next ka-Boom" Imagery
"call to prayer is call of war" Juxtaposition
"Heaven Smiles on Earth" Personification

Many people think
they know what faith is all about
They stand up and profess it
but inside them, lingers doubt
I prayed to God, some years ago
To show me what Faith is
That I might understand it well
just like that Son of His
I did not know the path I chose
Had then been laid for me
But things would happen, each new day
So I'd begin to see
I found when I had money
And processions stored away
I felt I was protected
from that painful rainy day
But then, became so poor
Without a pot to pee
But found the things I needed
Were delivered unto me
Today I do not drink
From this worldly greed filled fountain
But instead, search for faith
That will help me move the mountains

I walk outside to see all that I can see.
Over there is our house, our home,
In the distance, you can see.
And that place of hallowed happiness
Forever has been our home
And forever will be so evermore.
That house is small but raised us tall,
From the perfect parents who loved us so
To the perfect sister for which every man would want.
The house built us all up strong.
More than a mere building,
It is a place to love and be loved,
A place that hands you hope that you give right back,
And a place of everlasting faith.
This home is where my parents taught me about God
And opened me up to Jesus.
They opened the eyes of the blind for all to see,
And the blind included me.
They taught me to be the best I can be;
The best things in life are free.
They have taught us so well,
And they all have saved my soul.
Even if I am not there now,
I carry Him with me.
I carry them with me.
I carry Their values and Their teachings with me.
In this house, this home,
We reside.
We cannot forget this.
This is where my Mother lives.
This is where my Father lives.
This is where my Sister lives.
This is where We live,
In this loving, caring, beautiful home
They made just for us.
We cannot forget this either.
This is where it all began.
This is where the hunger and thirst was created;
This is where we are fulfilled.
We cannot, we must not forget this:
This is where God lives.
This is where Jesus lives.
This is where The Lord lives;
The Father and The Almighty.
This is where We live;
This is where We reside.
We must not forget this.
We must not forget this:
What a beautiful and perfect life this is.

My heart is beating with upbeat delight
You astound me…in every shape and form
My spirit is dancing with unbreakable might
You surprise me…when you take my hand
And pull me outtah my jail-like dorm
And He dismisses me from my solitude…
My eyes are glistening with bliss…
And I’m far from my demise…
Only to find that there’s no need to feel helpless
Why do you spoil me rotten with your fatherly affection?
Just protect me from any harm
Let me make my own decisions…
To see the results in the long run
You prize me as if I’m cherished like your carefree child
You don’t understand – I’m TOO foolish and wild
I haven’t even reached to full maturity
But how eye hope to see myself grow and be set free
From the world’s mayhem
Is there a solution to this problem?
And I’m left with no answer…
My eyes are eager to see…another bright day
And the night is coming to haunt me…
I find myself slowly disappearing from sight…
When will God give me a purpose to fight?
When will He feed me His awesome might?
Just support me…especially during my downfalls
Please answer my calls!
And I’m left to venture off into His path…
Eye can’t escape my terrible nightmares
Consider my calls of acceptance…my grief weighs a ton
Let me pour forth my tears –
Do me a favor and cast away my fears
Steer me away from disorder and confusion
Eye can see you’re making great progress
You’re heading towards a brighter, superb future…
My eyes
No longer witness oblivion
My eyes
Looks beyond the earthly pain…
bEyOnD the affliction
I spot a rope in the distance. . . . .
Push aside the waves…and let me
Grab it this instant!
God feeds me His love…and treats me
Like a newborn infant!
Eye see my Father with brand-new eyes
I feel rare content
And I feel hardly any resentment
Eye
cherish
that
REMARKABLE
moment

Introduction: Limit itself has a limit of its own…
A walk, mile after mile
In quest for my lost soul,
I had forgotten how to smile
Everything felt out of control,
I fought too hard to be worthwhile
By that I got lost in my life’s hole
The regrets for mistakes I’ve made
It took me off the edge, way too far away;
Yet I tried again so hard to get off from that shade
But got caught up in my brutal fray,
The same song keeps playing with such a vicious rage,
I find myself down to my knees, nowhere to go - So I pray
A prayer to leave the worst and move onto more,
Come off this fantasy and onto reality, to be -
Closer to something I’ve been fighting for
The touch of the light cutting through the night, it rains down upon me
As I overcome the grief and believe, recovery lies ashore,
Only three steps remain, to be fixed and free.
A lesson of value I earned from my faults -
Never push yourself off the edge,
You’ll lose the only key to the vault
A life you never had to live – It too could forever be lost,
So stay confined within the limits of the limit
As it seems - Your control over lust, only can make you complete.

Jeff
Born to reverend Stevens
On a cool Monday morning
It drizzled a little bit
Very beautiful weather
Jeff was the finest of all babies
In my neighborhood Jeff was an example
Example of good Christian character
Until he became plagued
Plagued with the prodigal son syndrome
Jeff became sorrow to the mother
A disgrace to his family
The father was grief stricken
Jeff had abandoned the ways of the Lord
Jeff was on the highway to hell
Enjoyed the company of prostitutes
Even the bottles feared him
He was an alien at home
Jeff was uncontrollable
Very wild
Reverend Stevens prayed
Midnight prayers
Often tossed and turned while sleeping
Reverend Stevens often found
Seated in the front porch of his house
Staring into space
Its sorrow speaking voice of a broken heart
Jeff’s mother prayed
And often wept quietly
The musings of grief
The solemn prayer of a mother
She was in agony
Like Virgin Mary
On the day Christ was crucified
Poor humans
We can only pray
But we can’t determine when the answer will come
Just like Saul on the way to Damascus
Jeff was as usual on his way
Again to a prostitute very drunk
The still small voice called out to Him
Jeff! Jeff! Jeff
Perplexed by the audibility of the voice
Jeff sobered up
He shouted who is it?
All of a sudden the urge for the strange woman became strange even the bottles died.
He turned and went home
That night Jeff wept
Just like a baby
He realized it was an encounter with Jesus
The answer to the prayers of
The Reverend and Mrs.
Years had passed
But they were grateful
Every one noticed the change in Jeff
The reverend, mother and neighborhood
Jesus truly saves
He is the way the truth and the life.
Forever faithful.
Praise be to God.

Her hands were cold as I touched them
I felt an absolute fear plays its rhythm
I couldn’t hear their voices though they were loud
Am I supposed to feel so alone while I’m surrounded by a crowd ?
Whenever I started losing my faith I heard you say :
All you can do now is to pray
It was my destiny to die
No matter how much you try
It was hard yet I found hugging hands
My knees were weak but I was able to stand
So I might not be a perfect version of what you want to see
But I can remove the dust and let you fly high and free
I promise you I will never let go
As long as you still want to glow
I can’t know what tomorrow will bring
Let’s just close our eyes and swing
Because no matter how bad things may seem to be
We never know what’s written in our destiny

a heavy smog circles around the dead hiding the ground below the demons become
louder and I can hear the ground start to quake then thousands of ugly vile things
climb to the surface and all thousand of their little ugly eyes are on me I suddenly
feel completely overwhelmed a thousand against one how can this be why would
our Father do this to me I begin to shoot and a single bullet fly’s not hitting even
one of those nasty creatures I can now feel the fear and am at my wits end then
the great spirit speaks once more you have forgotten your Father you have lost
your faith how can you rid these evil creatures alone I drop to my knees and weep
oh Father forgive me I have sinned I let the demons take control letting me forget
the most important thing of all prayer please help me I can’t do this without you I
trust that you will see me through amen then as I arose the figures I had foolishly
mistaken for bats had actually been the lords angels waiting for me to pray all at
once they swooped down beside me their beauty glorifying the entire land I began
to shoot and not just one bullet flew but twenty everyone of them hit their target as
the angels and I worked together the battle was won before it could even begin
when the land again was at peace the angels took my hand the black of my dress
became white and wings slowly started to sprout upon my shoulders I then knew it
was time for me to go home
Contest: Living Among the Dead pg 2of 2
By: Virginia Frayer

I give my word a breath of life
and those who give me strife
I willingly do what needs to be done
and do not wish to be won
I smile a smile that lights up any face
and hope to never disgrace
I do what I am taught to do
and that my help would be true
I clam my words together
and hope times will never weather
I do have some faith in all matters
and things to reach with ladders
I hope for many things in heart
and I cherish everyone that is part
I do know one thing is set
and with my life I would bet
I will hold true to my words
and make my world good towards

Blasphemy…cloud over their hearts of gold
Their value gradually diminishes…their weapons turn to mold
Serenity…deserted them and neglected them like orphans
Their joy rapidly wears out…they mislaid their abundant portions
They yearn,
“RESTORE the walls of Jericho!”
Anguish…shadows over their dwelling, sacred place
Their weaknesses manipulate them – they’re the definition of disgrace
Danger…defeats them and tarnished them as if they were worthless
Their prosperity shattered straightaway! REBUILD our merriness!
They plead and pray,
“Dona nobis pacem…”
Hear our hesitation and supplication…we’re beneath the bricks and remains
We’re buried alive literally! We’re becoming one with the ground
Fear and despair erases our soothing dreams…we’re getting washed away in the drains
We’re searching for shelter…we’re getting hunted down – we’re barely surviving
They churn…
They coil…
They drift away…
They spoil…
In their miseries…
Does He hear their pleas?
“SAVE ME!”
“Bestow blessings upon us!”
Are you ignoring us deliberately?
“Give us a helping hand
And lead us to the promise land!”
Misfortune unravels in this city of bafflement
Their strengths repaired our souls…we’re the definition of bravery!
Desolation and disbelief demolishes the walls of Jericho…
Does anyone sense their resentment?
Their charity transformed to greed suddenly –
Their lack of optimism and gratitude
Buried them down in captivity
How can you bear their poverty?
How can He save them from destruction and pity?
They whisper on His Holy Hill,
“Dona…Nobis…Pacem…”
Don’t let the battle overthrow ’em!

I long to write metaphors in shades mosaic
Paint the peace that denies within
In my mind harness liquid essence poetic
This conscience which now dances amidst a violent wind
I wish to empathize with the Monarch butterfly
Landing quite inquisitive upon my limb
Like it, withdraw from never asking why
Just to discover who I really am
Journey off from bustle to secret places
Where city sounds whisper so very dim
And words fall out of clouds picturesque
It’s here; I know I can easily talk to Him
Form my thoughts, offer praising supplication
Let sail my soul upon His waters placid
Bringing back to life meanings of lost versification
Then my pen writes what afore could not be answered
And soon my pages fill as glaciers fall into warmer oceans
Overflow like the rivers do in rainstorms advent
Revealing purpose through myriad sacred revelations
Heaven’s door opens and I step through in…
At peace evermore, I am

UPON A BED OF PETALS
A flowering moss upon a bed of petals,
A lady bug that creeps then calmly settles.
A flicker of light that shines down on the moss,
A pink dogwood flower,that was used on the cross.
A bed of petals that are full of truth and belief,
The brightest pink with red on each glowing leaf.
Upon this bed of petals,you will remember well,
Jesus gave his life,for us to tell.
When you look upon this bed of pink flowers,
To stand and pray to Jesus for many hours.
This bed of petals upon this small tiny hill,
The wind is so silent seems to set still.
To bow your head and close your eyes,
To have Jesus in your heart,that is the ultimate prize.
WROTE BY SUSAN SIMPKINS

MLK...
(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)
they shot you down
all those years ago
but
your dream lives on
and always will
for though much has been
gained since you dreamed
your dream
there is much to fight for
and much more to struggle for
and much, much more
to fight for still
so
your dream resounds in
our hearts and we pledge
this to you today
for though they shot you down
all those years ago on a memphis day
we shall overcome
this we do believe
deep in our hearts
that
we shall overcome
someday...
(for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)

The way mother nature smiles
leaves us happy through the miles
that we must walk
before the talk leaves us
bleary, our minds weary
A softly spoken prayer
and the light upon the hill
means we're almost there
Our souls rejoicing still
voices promise us peace
fear will cease
before the darkness
blinds our eyes
the air fills with sighs
We dance beneath the moon
to an elfin tune
Coming home once more
Quick - open the door!

NEVER MADE IT............................a blind man's prayer
whenever i look towards the sky,
i can feel your your radiant smile spreading it's wings
around the heavenly dark skies
it doesn't bother me why i never made it so high in life
i couldn't be a wise man for i never had the sense and humour
i couldn't preach god cause i had no hope
i couldn't feel the sun for i was so lost in my drems
now im here all by myself waiting for a new beginning,
waiting for someone to show me the way
all i my life i have carried over my thoughts
i couldn't raise a family cause no one would want me
i feel so lost, that i no longer need to see where im going
it's surely not home where im headed
for my eyes are so tired that i can never see the world

We have dreams to fulfill.
We have goals to achieve.
We have hearts to inspire.
We have love to give.
We have faith to teach.
We have hope to send.
We have strength to create.
We have bravery to find.
We have positivity to shine.
We have courage to build.
We have stories to tell.
We have hands to hold.
We have lives to live.
All in Your Heavenly name,
We pray,
Amen.

I wear the crown of hatred
misunderstanding and despair upon my hair
upon my back a wooden cross I bare
I know not why I’m hated so
all the people seemed to love me just a week ago
my skin is cut from head to toe
from whips of leather by men who wish to see me die
I spoke the truth for all the people to understand
my words of truth where words to set man free
from degradation hate and hell to live in harmony
for the rest of history
I cured the sick and healed the blind
with the touch of my own hand
I’ve walked on water and walked on sand
to preach and bring my truth through out the land
people came from all around
and would sit for hours upon the ground
I once had twelve good men who followed me around
now there’s only eleven one man let me down
my words have been mistaken
my God he has forsaken
for that my life they’re taken
I believe that I have failed
as my hands and feet are nailed upon this wooden cross
as they raise me in the air
all their sins I know I must bare
I want to scream not fair not fair
I’m just a young man I only wanted to teach
there are so many more people that I wanted to reach
my age is only thirty three
I pray my God
that they the people will remember me
written by Dennis H. Davis
This poem was written from the human aspect of Jesus Christ. I wrote this poem with no effort what so ever it was as though it was being told to me. I watched my hand move across the page with a purpose a message I believe Jesus wanted this poem written.

written 13th Nov 2001
Alone again...
will this confusion ever end
I have lost all of my hope
for I no longer know how to cope
What do I do..
to get back the life, I once knew
Confused and dazed
for I have lost the children I raised
I am praying with ALL I have left
help me get through the rest...

My eyes
Pour forth feelings
That I’ve felt in the past
They make my heart ache…
Take it all away…
Oh my God…
They’re making me sink in dismay
When will they break away?
When will they give me a break?
And I’m left in my solitude…
Do you hear me weeping?
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…
When will peace draw near?
Eye don’t see
A happy ending in this scene
My eyes
Journeys into the unknown
Who knows what will happen…
They’re like hidden treasure…
They’re buried far below…
And I’m left in my solitude…
My eye’s weeping…
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…
When will peace draw near?
Oh my God…
They’re driving me insane
When will they see my reflection?
When will they heal the infection?
Eye don’t feel
Raindrops of hope and relief
All I feel…is grief…
Eye sense no peace…
And I’m left in my solitude…
My eye’s sagging…from endless mourning
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…
When will peace draw near?
Does He hear
My supplications?
Does He sense
My fear?
My eyes
Conceals the tears that dare to spew out
I feel trapped and lost without a doubt…
They erase my delight…
They seek my hurt…
Oh my God…
They’re casting me away into the perilous sea
And I’m left in my solitude…
My eye’s weeping…
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…
When will peace throw out my fear?
Eye don’t see
A ship in sight…to save me from my demise
My lifeless body...
Drifts away in the wild ocean...
Without a sound...
Without emotion...
Eye don’t see
A rope to hold on to…
My hope for peace
Has drowned…

THE PERFECT PRAYER
I was leading the service at church Sunday night.
We were deep in the throes of a spiritual fight.
The preacher was gone, emotions ran high.
My first thought was no, but I knew I must try.
When it came time to pray, I wasn’t prepared.
I was feeling the pressure as everyone stared.
In searching my mind for guiding direction,
my wondering eyes made an easy connection.
He was a principled man who never said much.
Most knew him for his compassionate touch.
Before I could weigh all the risks it involved,
I had asked him to pray, my problem was solved.
He reluctantly agreed with a nervous little smile,
then started in, “God…” and paused for a while.
He struggled intently for words to compose.
As each moment passed, the room-tension rose.
A silent prayer, not what I first had in mind,
but we all had one going for words he could find.
A long awkward silence; I had counted to ten,
when he finally yelled, "Help!" and a quiet, "Amen."
Laughter burst out over what had occurred.
He summed up our anguish with one masterful word.
This spirit-filled man, I had put on the spot,
had patiently waited for the answer he sought.
Our healing began from that heartfelt plead.
When we give it to God, He knows just what we need.
With hope now replacing any thoughts of despair,
I thanked him for praying the perfect prayer.
The Perfect Prayer was based on a true experience I had at a high-school
youth retreat. The scenario was slightly different, the impact was the
same. This piece, one of my favorites, has been published in several
publications. Sometime, I think, we make prayer too complicated.

The other day, as I prayed alone
I watched a group of children at play at a neighbor’s home
Most of their fathers are away at war,
Fighting on a distant shore.
The youngsters would run past my window,
Full of excitement and with faces a glow.
Up and down the street, I watched as they played
Yet I was still able to pray.
I forgave them for their brief interruptions
And I thanked God for their vitality with no thoughts of corruption.
It was clear to see they were having fun indeed
With never a hint of malice or greed!
Since I was already talking to Jesus my Savior
I decided to ask Him for a favor.
“Please Lord, protect these children at home
From sickness, pestilence, or the horrors of a real war zone.
Protect their dads, so far away. Yes, protect the father and the child.
Let the soldiers be reminded all the while
That Your Hand is on their families as well
As they face the terrors of a man-made hell!
I ask you Lord to be there for all of them
‘til the warrior and his family are united again.”
My prayer was over; I had my own war-bags to pack.
For I too would soon be fighting, covering a buddy’s back.
As I join the valiant soldiers in their endless task;
Of you, dear reader, I also have a favor to ask:
Will you pray for the children each and every day?
And pray for their fathers so far away?
I pray that when the dads do return home
Their children will not have to fight any wars of their own.

Look and review. Look and review.
The New Year is coming. Review’s what we do.
What have I believed in? What lies have been told?
What truth has ascendance? For truth is my gold.
What lies have invaded and reworked the Truth?
Where have I departed, diminished forsooth?
Where have I veered off from true Liberty’s path,
Compromised integrity, brought on God’s wrath.
The New Year is coming. A new slate is here.
History’s drawing new pictures of fear.
Will it be fear of what people might say,
Or fear of the Good Lord who loves us today.
Shall I pay attention to cultural lies?
Or shall I look Heavenwards, one of God’s spies
Who constantly roam around Heavenly places
To bring back its perfumes in kindness and graces.
The spies of our Father have wisdom to go
From a closet of prayer to the big world below
With the gifts of the Spirit, of wisdom in kind,
Knowledge un-natural, miracle mind.
So how may I check that my pathway lies true?
More time in the Heavenly places is due,
That the words of my mouth, which are weapons enough,
May achieve on this earth all His miracle stuff!

My eyes
Refuse to see tragedy
My eyes
Marinate in dread…unable to embrace ecstasy
And I’m left in my solitude…
My eye’s sagging…from endless mourning
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…
When will peace draw near?
You don’t see
What damage you’ve done
Just let me be
Leave me alone…hand me a gun
I yearn for unspoiled glory
To make me feel perfect once more
I yearn for flawless serenity
To make me feel no regret…don’t ignore
My calls…don’t hang up on me
You don’t see
What damage you’ve done
Just hear my plea
Listen to my excruciating cries…
Listen to the truth, not the malicious lies
Our journey has just begun
And I’m left in my solitude…
Do you hear me weeping?
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…
When will peace draw near?
Eye can’t handle the stress
Let me release my horrendous distress
Eye can see you making that same mistake
At least MY life isn’t at stake
And I’m left in my solitude…
My eye’s weeping…do You feel my lament
And I’m close to my demise…
Only to find myself disappear…Stepped on like cement
I’m aching with discontent… I abhor this torment
When will peace scrub off my fear?
I can’t believe my eyes
Your guiltiness flows into me…
I can’t believe I fell for your lies
Your heartless action rape my mind…you don’t see
What my EYES see…
You’ll never see
How much pressure you put me under
Unchain me from this chamber
And watch me flee…
When will you be set free?

Prayer Changes Things
Indeed this is true
Yet, there are still so many people struggling,
and not knowing what to do
With trials & tribulations that we're faced with each day
But through faith & prayer alone
He can lead our way
For He can overcome any obstacle placed in our path
All we have to do is just believe in him and ask
So listen my friend, the next time your struggling,
and don't know what to do
Just pray, and you too shall see........
Prayer Changes Things
Indeed it has for me!

Is it because I shared my pasted and its cruelty which was perpetrated against me when I was only seven years olded?
Can it be, because I find no anger or rage against those who robbed me of my nest?
Or is it, because you, perhaps feel so much apathy for my victimization and your precious heart canst not bear anymore truth that's so horrendous?
Perhaps, you are to young in life and find these acts of viciousness to hard to bear? Be that as it may my belove sister in Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Persecute me if you must, by ceasing your communication with me, A Young Lion Of Judah. In the silence of your tender heart utter to Our Lord a sweet prayer of hope and perseverance as I trudge through this life where men and women words, become as shallow as the breath that allowed them to escape and be hear by one who wears "HOPE" as a necklace and "UNDERSTANDING" as shield about his heart.
Nevertheless! Persecute Me If You Must. Truly I forgive you always.......

Sh.....Sh.......Sh............
I need to speak to you my dear child.
I am that I am.....
I am the Almighty one....
I am the God that Healeth thee.
Sh....Sh....Sh..........
It’s my turn to speak.
I have a word for my child that is weak.
But God....
Sh.......Sh.......Sh.....
Close your mouth and open up your heart.
I am here for you and you need to hear me out.
Sh....Sh......Sh.......
I am the way, the truth,, and the Light.
Come unto me and I will make things right.
Sh.......Sh........Sh........
I did not ask you for your resume of what you have done.
Nor did I ask you for a list of all the things done wrong.
Sh.......Sh.......Sh..........
Listen to me speak.
I am your Father and I am the one whom you seek.
*Many times we come to God in prayer with a major list. We do all the talking but we don’t
take the time to listen to Him for he desires to speak.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed Psalms 31:28
Many called her a prayer warrior while on her journey here below.
She taught the love of God that brought salvation to the soul.
Everyday at the chime of twelve she fell on her knees and rang
heavens prayer bells.
She called out each name in earnest plea; praying that their souls
would be set free.
She would often linger in prayer; seeking God for their special care
Each one she committed to him in trust and faith.
She prayed daily for God's eternal grace.

In that grey, quiet space between night & dawn
While the coyote sings a good morning song
A cowboy rides up to a spot high on the hill
to reflect on his blessings & the bounty of good will
For a hot cup of coffee & warm meals to eat
For the shade of a broad brim hat & the sturdy boots on his feet
For the comfort in the silence just before the rooster crows
Just why he was chosen to be this lucky, only the Creator knows
For this good horse between his knees, sure & steady at a lope
for those fat & sassy cattle & true aim when he ropes
For all his compadres just now stirring for the day
Each one of them in your likeness, so the preachers say
For living each & every day as Cowboy as he can
For unexpected kindness & the basic goodness of a man
The keening of the hawk draws his gaze up toward the sky
And he says another prayer for those who ride in the By & By
Yes, there are surely enough reasons to grump, cuss or shout
But taking stock of all your blessings is what that first morning cup is all about
So thank you once again sir, for giving us this life
May you ride along beside us, in good times & in strife
Amen

My God Almighty high up above
Please hear my prayer for peace, protection, and love
Although in my life you know I have sinned
You also know where I am going
Where I am, and where I've been
For I pray to you Lord, not only in my sorrows
Nor only when I am in pain
But even in times of peace and joy
My prayers are never in vain
I know that you love me, for I am your child
And you have never turned me away
Not even when I have stumbled
Or have clearly lost my way
I ask you Lord to see me through
This world so very cold
And I ask that you protect not only the Saints
But the weak, poor, young, and the old
Protect the defenseless babies
Left crying in the night
Abandoned, hungry, and cold
Screaming out to you with all their might
Protect the innocent children
Left crying deep inside
From eternal wounds that will never heal
No matter how hard they try
Give peace and love to these children Lord
For they never had a chance
Against the overwhelming evil in this world
Please give them reasons to sing, and dance
Please Lord protect the old
For they have served their time
And now they are weak, and very tired
And some have not even a dime
Protect the poor from disease
From hunger and devastation
Protect the ones who are left to perish
Those ignored by wealthy nations
Protect the men, women, and children
Who are left wandering in the street
Facing not only the danger of illness
But of crimes against them, and having nothing to eat
Bless them with your warmth my Lord
When they are facing the coldest days
Please guide your loving angels to keep them
Safe and warm wherever they stay
Protect the defenseless creatures
Slaughtered for profit and gain
Hear their cries to you my Lord
For they cry to you in agony, and in pain
They are the ones of other nations
Who share this web of life
Who are surely deserving of your love
And eternal light
I ask these things of you my Lord
For only you and I surely know
Of the things that are so troubling
This pained and tired soul
You are my silent witness
To the things my eyes have seen
For you have walked with me
On this long, winding road
And everywhere in between
Thank you Lord, for hearing my prayers
As I know you always will
For I know that you will love me always
I am forever your child, Camille.
~ Camille Rose Castillo 2009

Thank You Jesus!
Thank you Jesus, for making my life complete!
You’ve blessed me, from my head to my feet!
Thank you Jesus! For you mercy most fare!
And for keeping me in your love and care!
Thank you Jesus! For your wonderful love!
And for your peace… Like a very gentle dove!
Thank you Jesus! For all that you’ve done!
All praise and honor, to God’s risen son!
Thank you Jesus! For this, and so much more!
You’re the way to heaven! The only door!
Thank you Jesus! For listening to my prayers!
You’re willing to help! And always there!
Thank you Jesus! You brought me hope!
Just when it seemed I was on a slippery slope!
Thank you Jesus! For forgiving my every sin!
I humbly come before you! My lord and friend!
I love you Jesus! You’ve blessed me today!
Whatever I’m going through… You’ll make a way!
I worship you Jesus! And I bless your name!
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m glad you came!
By Jim Pemberton

Dear readers,
Dear Believers,
Dear Christians,
Dear brothers and sisters,
Dear all
I wish you
A pretty and pious
Holy Easter Time!
May the Passion, the Death and the Resurrection of
Our-Lord Jesus-Christ
Bring you a deep fit of Love, and
May also this great moment
Give you a surge of Faith!!!
Copyright May 2014- Rita Solis Radius - Poet woman and letter-writer - 'The Easter Rebirth'.

We don't need to go out and party,
We don't need to drink,
We don't need to socialize,
We don't need to go shopping,
We don't need to spend money,
We don't need to go to a movie,
We don't need to watch sporting events,
We don't need to go out to eat,
Because we found love,
And our love is enough.

This morning, I walked outside
To take some pictures of this glorious day.
The sun's beauty is so strong,
As is the life all around here below.
The sights were one of wonder;
The best of God's creation,
And I tried my best to take it all in,
Grabbing hold of love for us.
The temperature outside was chilly;
Had to have been in single digits.
It wasn't too long after
My fingers began to lose their movement,
Telling me it was time to go back to the heat inside.
I made a hot cup of coffee,
Stirred in the creamer,
And landed again right in my bed.
I covered myself in blankets-
Thick, thick blankets-
And the "warm-up" had begun.
And then my mind switched gears.
I began to think about those who don't have this luxury.
Millions don't have blankets.
Millions don't have heat.
Millions don't have warm drinks.
Millions have nowhere to turn.
There are people right now on the streets
Who might not make it another night.
There are people right now on the streets
Who just lost another body part to frostbite.
There are people right now on the streets
Who are on their last leg
And desperately in need.
They are crying out for help,
And we tell ourselves we don't hear anything.
You never know about their situations.
Maybe they didn't do anything wrong.
Maybe it's just the luck of the draw
As the cards of life weren't dealt their way.
These images and realities
Are visions we tend to forget
Or push out of our minds,
As if we never saw anything to begin with.
We tend to view them as "lesser society,"
But they are still human beings,
And who gave us the power to judge?
The authority lies only in God's hands.
He tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves,
Yet, why do we try to forget this?
And each and every single day,
Including today,
Millions are facing and dying of hunger,
Millions are facing and dying of starvation,
Millions are facing and dying of homelessness,
Millions are facing and dying of disease,
But these will never make the news
Because we shelter ourselves from the things we don't want to hear,
We protect ourselves from the things we don't want to see,
Or we just don't care anymore.
What happened to the love?
Is it still here?
(Continued on The Cards of Life: Part Two)

twenty-four hours and counting.........
I have been called home to the realm above
I must submit a bow and gracefully move forward
I must leave you behind my friend, my life....
But, for now......
I shall,
sing a symphony of celebration
dance naked deep within the trees of belief
dive from the highest cliff I can find
sit quietly and sip chamomile tea
I will run as fast as I can
skipping and jumping up to each cloud I see
I will relish each moment with a ponder and a plea
as the clock tics down to a grand completion
I will fall upon my knees
a prayer of thanks I will recite
a word of encouragement to each one who has brought me into the light
I sit for now, grateful for each second spent next to you
a grateful journey of splendid yesterdays
joyous the celebration , I pledge to watch over thee
goodbye for now.........
soon a flight to be free.................
quite a Tantalize sensation
wings
a halo
yes , it is me..........

Has the Glory of God Left the Church?
Before the next church service gets started…
Should it read, on the door;
“God's glory has departed? “
Many come to worship and don't even know.
That's God's glory left such
a long time ago.
Many build their Sunday experience
on “past traditions.”
Built on man-made rules and “false expectations.”
They don't want to hear the gospel of holiness!
”It may offend.”
Their pastor no long preaches
on what the Bible says is sin.
Some have been going to
church for many years.
Still looking for teachers with “itching ears.”
Is the true presence of God
is no longer there?
It's no longer found in their
worship or prayer.
God's judgment shall begin at this very place.
It hasn't happened yet, because of
his unfailing grace.
If God's presence has been left from your life as well,
Remember his love for you will, never fail.
Seek his awesome presence each day you live!
He gave his son for you!
What more could he give?
Won’t you see his glory this very hour?
And be renewed by his word
and life-changing power!
By Jim Pemberton

In the stars I see far off possibilities, on this clear night
the lights seem brighter. Like beacons of hope and my thoughts
are provoked. I wonder who else is looking out, scouting the stars
to find themselves. We are not alone upon this earth and we all
deserve that second chance. So as we glance and star gaze take
a deep breath and have hope, as this is just another phase. We
will escape life's maze.

I Want to Be Where Jesus Is!
Where Jesus is,
I want to be with him
I’ll honor HIM because
I love him!
Into his direction
I shall go…
His word in my life,
I must daily know.
What he says to me,
I must carefully listen,
His will for my life,
I don’t want to be missin’.
His love for me…
I want to receive,
His abundant life is what
I aim to achieve.
Thank you Jesus for
helping me to see…
I need much more of you,
and a lot less of me!
By Jim Pemberton

I can feel Your presence;
I can feel You in all that I do.
I can feel You walking with me,
And I don't know what to do.
I just need to trust You
Because this is a journey I cannot see.
I am giving up;
Thank You for taking the lead.

when your darkest hour grows bleak
when your strongest breath grows weak
when you cant find any relief from the pain
when you wish for sun and only get rain
when your only prayer is done in vain
when your time has come to leave this plane
when you refuse to move from your own hell
when you deal with the devil your soul to sell
......
remember me and my love so strong
remember me and where you belong
remember us and our laughter to tears
remember us and erase your fears
remember me and keep your head high
remember me and I'll help you fly
remember us and all the joy we shared
remember us and that I've always cared
......
If you ever forget our love is true
remember me, and I'll remind you
**Germaine Pasley** sometimes we forget how much we mean to each other. I hope this poem is a subtle reminder to be thankful for our loved ones and never take them for granted, always always always remind them how much they are loved.

What This World Can Never Give…
What this world can never give,
is life eternal!
Jesus can guarantee your name,
in heaven’s journal!
The world can never bring to you,
what Christ can give!
Jesus will never fail you,
and can give a reason to live!
This world can promise you a whole
“field of dreams.”
But can never give the joy and peace
that only Jesus brings!
The world shall one day
be totally destroyed within!
Only Christ can help you!
And will always be your friend!
Heaven and earth shall one day pass!
God’s word is forever!
Christ loves you so much!
You can be with him, together!
Won’t you follow Jesus?
And leave this world behind you?
Allow his Holy Spirit and love,
to totally surround you!
Take this world! But give me Jesus!
Is this your plea?
Won’t you make plans to be with him,
for all eternity?
By Jim Pemberton

With each stone,
A certain size,
A distinct color,
Water flows gracefully
Over each backbone of the brook.
Along the brook,
The water is pristine,
Yet calm and quiet,
Rolling over stones
And pebbles, the water streams into
A natural spring.
The spring dwells
Eternal life,
Once drank,
Life everlasting.
Offering life after passing.

Written 20 may 2013
My faith is in you Lord
trapped to this bed, I'm bored
How much longer shall I be still
for I know this is by your will
I'm alone and at your mercy
given up friends and family
My faith is struggling oh Lord
I pray that you hear my call
I've been still, by not a choice of mine
learning lessons through your will and time
Patience is growing to an all time low
lets get this operation done, lets go
I've learn't who I am and I do pray
so lets get moving, before I fade away....
Give me strength to handle the operation that awaits
so that I may again see the sunlight on my face

Jesus, I Can’t Turn A Blind Eye Any Longer!
I can’t turn a “blind eye” any longer!
As many souls have “strayed off” and wandered!
I can’t “pretend,” that life’s problems will disappear!
The “sin problem,” is quite evident and clear!
I can’t “make believe,” this will be a better place…
I see heartache and despair on people’s face!
I can’t just “sit back” and not do anything anymore!
I ask myself, “what’s my purpose in life really for?
I’m going to pray that God will make it more revealing…
We all need to know our purpose and meaning!
I’m going to ask God to help me make a difference today!
And proclaim that Jesus is the truth, the life, the only way!
I’m going to shout and proclaim Jesus! The true king!
He’s the lord, master and maker of everything!
I’m going to pray that those who are blind, will now see…
This same Jesus who loves us, and gives life abundantly!
I’m not going to be ashamed, to praise the lord greatly!
It’s about time, that I lift up his name…. Lately!
I’m going to ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse my mind…
And help me to do my part in reaching mankind
I’m going to invite you, to make a commitment to HIM!
This same Jesus… Who can change us within!
Please Lord Jesus… Have your way in me…
All throughout!
Loving and trusting you… Is what life is about!
By Jim Pemberton

I feel Him chip away at my flesh.
The vibrations shake to my bones.
Pieces that were once part of me now fall helplessly to the floor.
Every scrape of the chisel,
Every pound of the hammer,
Every piece that is broken from me stings with immense pain.
Why doesn't He stop?
Why is The Sculptor so cruel?
Doesn't He realize that each swing He takes is a nightmare to me?
I would be better off as stone that was never touched,
I would be more content without the suffering that comes apon me,
But I wouldn't be a work of art.
Each chip of the chisel is intended to remove a piece that shouldn't be there.
Each pound of the hammer is meant to force the hideous fragments far from me.
Each move The Sculptor makes, takes me closer to His plan for me.
I must trust, knowing that He never takes off too much.
I must be ready, knowing that He never leaves His work incomplete.
I must be thankful, knowing that I am being made beautiful in His eyes.
The acute pain is only a short part of His plan.
The lasting anguish fades in its own time.
Though heart, and soul, and body all grieve, the permanent state will be that of finished work.
I may not know the reason for each strike,
I may not know the fault with each sundered chunk,
And I may never know.
I know the sting of the chisel now,
I know The Sculptor has a plan,
My part is to trust that He will not work forever ... but that He will be done.

Weighty sins grab me;
Crippling me from what I seek:
Close proximity.
On my own I fail,
without any scrap of worth.
I'm self defeating.
I scream out to you
with rage that strips my voice bare,
hoping that you hear.
There is no reply,
as if you abandoned me
to rot in my state.
Be swift to save me.
Be ready to lift me up.
Be quick to forgive.
I still feel the pain,
and hot anger tow-ard you,
though you are my health.
Replace my raw filth
that devastates every word,
keeping me from you.
Please don't hesitate
by delaying my rescue
because of my pride.
Your grace is life's breath.
Without it I suffocate
with it I'm sustained
Please answer my prayers
and forgive me of my sins.
Have me feel your love.

there is this Rapper from Atlanta, Georgia who calls himself T.I.
who constantly got into trouble and in jail he did some time
he was once a true disciple of Christ in his younger days
a gifted and honor student until his life went astray
he found himself in all the wrong places
hanging around with all the wrong faces
but the Lord God did bless him with a special talent and gift
he had a way with the spoken word that would make a spirit lift
then one day he saw the Light and came to truly understand
that there's nothing good in this world if it doesn't come from God's hands
now he is one who advocates and tries to tell the teens
that fast money and cars, guns and drugs are not godly things
he managed to survive his misspent youth and lived to tell the tale
and like Paul and Silas God broke him out of physical and spiritual jails
we all have some type of prisons from which we need to escape
we all have some stuff binding us up and we need a jail break
in the ways of Jesus is how we should live our lives
in the ways of Jesus who for us made the sacrifice
we need to fulfill the will of God and not be a distraction
we need to be of truth and in Christ find satisfaction
to not stand in the way of that which God has designed as our destinies
to not be in anyone's business and thus hindering any testimonies
a slave girl with a spirit of premonition at Paul and Silas she would shout
until Paul saw her as a distraction and he then ordered that spirit out
the owners of that slave girl were upset and dismayed
that they could no longer use her to have riches flow their way
so to the authorities they went and reported a big fat lie
that Paul and Silas were causing the people to riot and go awry
stripped, beaten and then thrown into prison with shackles upon their feet
but at the midnight hour into prayer Paul and Silas did retreat
not to be frustrated nor to be wondering why God allowed this mess to take place
they understood that God controls everything so they waited on His mercy and grace
and at the midnight hour that prison started to quake
cell doors flew open, shackles were broken it was a jail break
a new day was dawning and a godly victory was now at hand
a jail break rendered by the power of God's omnipotent plans
no longer to be in spiritual bondage nor locked up in mental and physical cells
praying to God to change our circumstances and break us out of those jails

I'm walking on thin ice
Echoes of affliction disturbs my slumber
Reverberating through my ears...why should I pay the price?
I'm praying for their lives to be rescued...from the predator
Let me be the living sacrifice...
I'm losing my balance...I'm shattering on thin ice
Echoes of horrid news demolishes the peace
Do I have to be a living sacrifice?
When will this madness and chaos cease?
Let me pay half the price...
I'm RUNNING on thin ice
I collide in between the cracks...I pray for safety and knowledge
I still hear the victims – screaming in agony... helpless like captured mice
When will I ever find an escape route...that'd lead us to a pleasant village?
Let me discover His advice...
I do need His guidance
To survive the hardships... I must take risks and outrun the opposing team
I do yearn for His benevolence
To reap the reward in the deep future...He's obliged with my lifelong dream
Let me walk that narrow path...
I'm sKiPpInG to and fro on thin ice
I fight off all of the enemies with His strength... those devils tried to lower my self-esteem
I still recall the calls of happiness – who considered His advice?
How could I discover my true dwelling place? Who will consider my dream?
Let me take risks and build up my courage...
I'm unable to find His guidance...I'm scattering on thin ice
Do I have to be the one to roll the dice?
Echoes of bewilderment breaks my cheery heart
How do I keep myself from slipping? Am I on a good start
Or do I need more practice?
Once again, we're walking on thin ice...
He's testing my endurance...but they're no longer putting our trust in Him
This truth makes me sick in the stomach... is it I who has to pay the price?
I'm seeking out your elevating spirit to pull us out of this horrendous nightmare...
our confidence in You is about to dim...
Let us wander off on thin ice...
Let me take my time and make progress...
Let us take baby steps on thin ice...
Let me take risks and recover from distress...
Hopefully this journey renews our joyfulness!!
We're STILL patiently waiting on thin ice
For Your hospitality to mend our spirits and shed us Your advice
I don't mind if You tell us, “You guys should've payed the price!”

Oh my Lord, what should I do?
Our neighborhood is Ripe for crime,
I live alone in this old apartment-
The lock would not hold back a kick!!
Am I being punished for bullying those kids in my youth,
Or is God just showing me how fear feels?
What should I do for I have no way to move-
I can't pay a mover because I have no money.
I guess I'll go to bed and cover my head
And say a prayer for protection,
Hark! I hear a noise outside my door,
I'll just be quiet and maybe it will go away!!
"Please God, stay with me this night.i "

Written 2010
Flashing lights and sounds roll by
Hear the sound of muffled sighs
Sullen words cannot express
Just confess, and lift it off your chest
Told the priest would hear your cries
If you don't feed him blatent lies
Oh he's your only friend
But he don't want to hear your sins
He's off doing his own thing
But it's far from priestly things
Oh he wont look in your direction
Let alone show you affection
Even when he hears your plea,
"Hey bartender please!"
Gone are all your hopes and dreams
All you ever sought to be
Heard from all across the room
Are many empty pleas,
"Oh won't you pity me?"
You can close your eyes and count to 10
Again and again
But he wont come back to help his fellow men
He was your only friend, but he left you all alone
To wallow in your sin
He failed to listen to your prayer
Now your lost in dark dispair
You can hide behind your cries
But he'll see into your eyes
Until the time you leave his bar
And wobble to your car

For this very instant of time
I held reality within my hand
I read the meaning beneath the eyes
And just began to understand
So many feelings are still mysterious
For this very instant of time
Yet motionless I know. I'm not alone
The boundary is crusty, still not define
In this humanity just passing through
Another branch in the tree line
For this very instant of time
I hope my clouds will live as blue
And when the heart of life will forever pause
I'll still remember love so kind
In position of prayer on knees I crash
For this very instant of time
From this very instant of time!

Prayer
In the way of paradise Satin creates fence
For Satin’s every attack we must have defence
Between right and wrong there should be a difference
Who is our saviour we need to have this sense
Verses of holy books give this evidence
God helps those who kneel in reverence
God loves us and demands obedience
If we want to get God’s assistance
Prayer is the right key to our eminence
Prayer makes faith strong and gives confidence
I want to give a message in my last sentence
In the matter of prayer there should not be negligence

as i wake up in the morning and say my morning prayer i think of all in need
and all the one's who care. so lord'' please show them a sign of relief.
and let them know they'll be no more greef. help there family's in everyway.
please lord save alot of live's today.
give them food and alot of care cause lord it's hard for one man to bear.
give him strength ,and hope and light that he mite have the faith to fight .
his life is great and good from you so help him on this day of new.
let him see a day of joy,and live a life of faith and glory.

From my youth,
I knew no goodness
Teach me His truth
So that I will meet success
I hope I'm making little progress
From my youth,
I knew very little at first
Teach me Your truth
Or I'll remain in thirst
I thirst for His spirit - to renew my faithfulness
I have a nourished heart
But, evilness broke it apart
I had an energetic soul
But agony took its toll
And now I pray
To Him who mends us all
To save my young heart
From the fear of losing control...
Do I still have an innocent,
Young heart?

For Mother Teresa
to see...
the clarity of beauty between the murky folds of life
to see...
the simple truths of living
between the horror and the endless strike
to see...
the innocent smiles of the children at play
while the elder preach hate and division and continue to slay
to see...
the endless yearning for that simpler better place
away from the hollow emptiness of this ostentatious space
to see...
the open vistas of this pale blue dot
the soft reds and fruity greens as this home is all we have got
to see...
the tears of the dispossessed who have been cruelly cast aside
and while we look the other way from their tears we may never hide
to see...
the endless hunger and despair and killing and greed
in the name of God or of ideology or of some or the other creed
to see...
and to see it all
and still stand tall
to hold on to the humanity
that resides deep within us all
may be our only saving grace
and though all of this sounds quaint and saccharine sweet
I need to remember all that I've said
the next time I look into a teary-eyed desolate face
to see...
that being human is simple if we only look beyond ourselves and see
that we are all one, him and her and them and us and you and me...

I LIE AWAKE AT NIGHT PONDERING THE SIMPLICITY OF MY ERRORS AND THE COMPLEXITY OF
SOCIETYS REACTION. JUDGED AND SENTENCED WITHOUT A TRIAL, ONLY A STATISTIC, LABELED,
CONFUSED AND DISTRACTED. SURVIVING ONLY TO DISCOVER DEATH, THE COMPLICATED
MYSTERY OF LIFE, HADES MY ONLY FRIEND. MAY MY CARNAGE DISCOVER AN EMPTY OUTLET,
ALONG WITH THIS PALE HORSE AND THE HELL THAT FOLLOWED WITH HIM. THE TWISTED
STRUCTURE OF THE INSTITUTION, BRAINWASHED INTO BELIEVING THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF
REHABILITATION. BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS FORGED INTO MOMORIES, SCARS HELD WITH PRIDE,
A DRIFTER WALKING ALONG THIS TRIBULATION. TO CARRY THE CROSS FOR OTHERS, FORGIVE
THEM FOR THEIR IMMORAL SINS, EXCHANGING PEACE FOR PAIN, MY RESTITUTION PAID IN FULL.
REMOVING THE THORNS OF HATRED, FIGHTING FOR AN AQUITAL, A CHANCE TO BE RELEASED
FROM THESE SHACKLES FOREVER IN CONTROL. PRAYING FOR MY PRAYER TO BE HEARD, MY
LIFE A POSITIVE TESTIMONY AS DEMENTED AND SADISTIC AS IT MAY BE. IRONICALLY SAVE A
LIFE THROUGH MY DEATH, THEN LABELED AND ANGEL INSTEAD OF THIS FAILURE, THIS
OUTCAST, THIS DISGRACE TO A BLIND SOCIETY.

I pray that you will find yourself.
I pray you reach out to God for help.
I pray that you will search your heart,
Choose to live right, and do what's smart.
I pray each day that you are safe.
I pray that you will learn from your mistakes.
I pray that you still know you're loved
Not only by me, but by the Lord above.
I pray that God will ease your pain
And that He shelters you from the pouring rain.
I pray that you will find your way
And that angels surround you every day.
I pray that you can see God's Light
When you're all alone in your darkest night.
I pray that I will see you again someday,
And if it happens I can find the words to say
That you are loved by God. You are loved by me.
Just have some faith. Please believe
That everything is going to be alright.
I pray that you stay strong and fight.
I pray you find happiness in all you do.
This is my daily prayer for you.

I sit in darkness.
I feel that you won't provide,
as if you left me.
I call out to you
as I would ask my own dad,
but you don't respond.
You said of fathers:
"They don't spurn, but give good gifts."
but I feel left out.
There must be a fault.
Though, it lies with me, not you.
You, God, do not fail.
I don't understand
Help me to hear in silence
to see through shadows.
When I am in pain
have the spa-sms not distract
and heal me within.
Your love is steadfast
despite my failure to feel.
Please, Jesus, bless me.

During this time known as
Thanksgiving Day.
I hope you'll give thanks and pray.
A prayer of thanks for
everything God has given.
He has blessed us in the way
we've been livin'!
Our country is blessed like no other.
God has supplied our
"bread and butter."
He's given us the freedom,
we've all enjoyed.
Be thankful for your food,
home and being employed.
For those who've endured hardship...
Thank God too!
It's no secret how much
he loves YOU!
We find in the Bible... God clearly said;
"I've never seen the righteous forsaken,
Nor their children begging for bread."
Thanks be to Jesus, for his love,
mercy and grace.
And for making my heart,
"his special place."
I am blessed and thankful
to Jesus indeed.
He's given me salvation and
supplies my every need.
I thank God for this
special day in November.
Thanksgiving is a day...
I will always remember!
By Jim Pemberton

Do You Blame Or Trust God?
Do you blame God for the trials you may face?
Do you reject God’s mercy and grace?
Perhaps you are in a most “difficult situation.”
You can’t figure out a “reasonable explanation?”
You may feel abandoned, alone and afraid.
There may have been times when you prayed.
You don’t know why this happening to you?
You probably try your best in all that you do!
But, it still things really haven’t worked out.
And you often wonder what life is all about?
Rather than blaming God… Why not trust him?
He’s not your enemy! He wants you to know him!
He’s not the blame for the sorrows of mankind!
He’s always faithful, most loving and kind!
He patiently waits for anyone to call on his name!
With him in control…
Things won’t be the same!
He is here! Even if everyone else fails you!
If you give him a chance! He wants to help you!
Won’t you take the time, and invite him in?
This is where a new opportunity can begin!
His life for yours, is what he gives in exchange!
He can help your situation to really change!
He can change your life! And turn it around!
And can put your life on a solid ground!
By Jim Pemberton

What If We Had Prayer In Schools Today?
What if we had prayer in schools today?
And the students were allowed to pray?
What if the students read their Bible in class?
Perhaps they’d have a foundation that would last!
What if the students, in the classrooms,
across this nation…
Knew that Jesus can make them a NEW creation!
Isn’t it about time that we invite
God into our schools?
Instead of living by our own set of rules?
Isn’t it about time that we confess our wayward sins?
And allow God into our lives… Once again???
Isn’t it about time that we call on Jesus’ name?
Only he can remove all of our sin and shame!
Isn’t it about time that we think about our eternity?
And find true love and joy!
And a godly security!
Isn’t it about time that we get on our knees in prayer?
And talk to a loving God
who listens and cares?
The time for change, we need to understand!
We need a Godly revival across our land!
We need to listen and follow God’s instructions!
Or we’ll soon find our society’s destruction!
God is the only one that we can depend on!
His word is what our nation must stand on!
By Jim Pemberton

Dear Jesus, Keep Me By Your Side!
Dear Lord, keep me by your side!
Help me to be humble,
and take away my pride!
Dear Lord, may it be my
ambition and desire,
To praise your name!
And lift it up higher!
Dear Lord, I just want you to know...
That I will share your love,
wherever I go!
Dear Lord, please make clear and evident...
The time of your coming is so imminent!
Dear Lord, my life to you, is given!
You've taken away my sin!
And I’m forgiven!
Dear Lord, without you,
I am hopeless and lost!
My life would be nothing
without the cross!
Dear Lord, I offer to you my life!
And I freely give it!
I ask for the filling of
your Holy Spirit!
My Lord I want to give praise and adore you!
I humbly come and worship you!
My Lord and my God! You reign over everything!
You're my savior and friend! And my king!
By Jim Pemberton

Jesus, My Life Is Quite A Mess!
Jesus, I come before you!
And humbly confess…
My life has been a failure, and a mess!
No matter how hard I try, or what I do…
I’m embarrassed when I call on YOU!
You’ve been there to help,
so many times!
It just seems like, “I’m running blind!”
The past seems to be creeping up again…
And causing me grief and pain within!
I need you Jesus! Please help me!
Please come to where I am,
and touch me!
I need your love, and your precious spirit!
Thanks for being patient!
And willing to give it!
You are the only one, who can restore me!
No matter how many problems lay before me!
I come before you! And call on your name…
By your blood, my life needs to be changed!
Thank you my Lord,
for hearing my prayer!
Thank you for coming!
And just being there!
You’ve given to me hope!
My life is renewed!
By your love, my life is now brand new!
By Jim Pemberton

Introduction: It’s a piece dedicated to the lullaby of a different kind. It’s something which has happened to many out there, but the experience is distinctively significant…

A priceless surprise, silenced all in its tune
By a soft heavenly cry, from the delivery room
Only a few hours was the night; so young
Where for the first time, she opened her eyes,
While by her side her dearly loved one
For the last time, closed her teary eyes
Father held her near and resounded to her cry;
But all mother could share was, this lullaby –
The long last beep from the ECG
Echoed her heartbeat…The last goodbye
Happiness and sadness broke through the night
With streams of tears for mother’s plight;
She never had the chance to hold her close
But left precious prayers that never left her side
As she came down to their hearts
Her soul flew up high apart,
The transfer of two lives through one,
Their journey was complete and done
Caught within that reverie
He conveyed the Azaan through her ears,
In the wake of such irony
He fell down to prostrate in tears
When all hopes seemed to end, father’s prayer did transcend
O’ Almighty became her closest friend and had for her a Grande plan,
Under HIS mercy and HIS guide, she flourished through the darkest nights
To a new beginning – she set off to write.

I look up to the Lord his Grace,
Praying that he will see my face,
Guiding me in good times and bad,
Having mercy on me when I am sad.
I ask a lot in prayer and song,
My life is yours, most gracious one.
Life can be a long road.,
Sometimes we carry a heavy load.
Trouble, either big or small,
I pray you will answer my call.
Keeping me in your constant care,
Helping me in the adversities I must bear.
.

The Wickedness That Abounds!
Throughout this world, wickedness abounds!
Just about everywhere, it can be found!
God’s word says sin leaves a very dark stain.
We have no one else, but ourselves, to blame!
The heart of man is desperately wicked inside!
It causes many to be filled with much pride!
We often hear of tragedy shown on the t.v.
You may think, “this will never happen to me!”
A mind without God, gives the devil “fertile soil.”
It’s like water in a teapot that’s ready to BOIL!
Without God’s word, as our guide and rule…
We’re empty inside, and are easily fooled!
The goodness of God can calm the troubled heart!
On your knees in prayer,
is a good place to start!
The grace of Jesus is powerful! And can instantly change!
With Jesus, your life can be restored,
and “ re-arranged!”
All of the government spending cannot match HIS power!
With Christ… You can overcome anything!
This very hour!
Please Jesus, come and remove our burdens amongst us!
We need you here today! And to always be with us!
YOU ARE what we need all across this great nation!
By the power of your blood
and wondrous salvation!
By Jim Pemberton 05/09/13

For the first time,
I feel that life’s treating me right
Everyone’s talkin’ amongst themselves…
I’m sick ‘n tired of wastin’ time
I need to…train myself to become successful –
Starting tonight.
My life has its ups ‘n downs…
How can I balance myself again?
How can I be more productive this week?
How much time does it take to make my life valuable?
Every now and then,
I feel that there’s no way out of the cage
Everyone’s bringin’ up past recollections
I’m willin’ to fight the good fight… but I feel like garbage…
My faith towards Him slowly decays away…
How can I rebuild my strength again?
How can I reassure myself that I’m stronger than I realize?
How much time does it take to accomplish all of my dreams?
Every so often,
I feel that my family doesn’t love me
Do they still cherish me like hidden treasure?
Do they still love me beyond measure?
Everyone’s tellin’ me that I did a great job on my solo
I don’t believe them entirely…but at least I got the audience’s attention
My future is bright like the sun…
How can I make my dreams a reality?
Does God know the answer?
How much time does it take to taste a sprinkle of glory?
For the last time,
I feel the need to reach the finish line
Everyone’s proud of me for trying my best
And running with all of my effort
I’m willin’ to encourage myself to pass the test…
Despite my struggles, I’m doing fine
My courage increases by the minute…
I outrun the competitive runners and I’m barely passing the test
My cup is half full – I’m extremely grateful
For the first time,
I feel that God has answered my prayers –
LIFE IS SO. . . . WONDERFUL!

Shall I count the burdens?
Shall I count the pains?
A heart that is troubled
With no one to call a friend.
Shall I regret as accursed
Or accept things in peace?
A willful soul though tedious
Shall not succumb to defeat.
For today is the distance
Untimely may adjourn;
And the morrow is uncertain
As I peeped through the dawn.
Neither have I the power
Nor have I the might;
All but the courage
And the will to survive.
I call God in my prayer
With unrelenting faith;
I am hopeful that He answers
If unceasingly I'll wait.
I might have missed something good
Or something better and had wept,
Should I push my toil the harder
And the best things shall I reap.
Now all that it was, and all that it is
May become so sweet as I calmly rest;
Thus, the challenges and strife – the struggle for a cause
Are but the steps to my poor soul's repose.
Date & Time of Writing:
December 25, 1994
12:13am - 12:42am
Should I perish and be given the chance to be buried decently,
let it be that this poem inscribed in my epitaph.

What Does God See In Me?
When God looks down...
what does he see?
What kind of person would he find in me?
Would he find a life
"tossed around and confused?"
One that's been "worn out and abused?"
Does he look at me as
"a pebble in the sand?"
Would he reach out to me with his hand?
"Yes my child... and I'll do much more."
"It was for you that my son died for."
"I love you and give
undivided affention."
"To bring you true happiness
and Godly direction."
"My love for you is never ending."
"My desire is to be with you--
I'm not pretending."
"I have come that you may
have life more abundant."
"Don't think of my awesome
power as being redundant."
"I'll bring true contentment deep within."
"And will always be your very best friend."
"Listen to me...listen to my voice."
"I have called and loved you...by MY choice."
"Allow me to write your
name in my journal"
"llow me to bring you
true joy and life eternal."
"I forever promise to bring
peace to your soul."
"And will be with you wherever you go!"
By JIm Pemberton

To one who has touched angels' wings
From one who still reaches
To one who has learned all there is to know
From one who knowledge beseeches
To one who has attained peace
From one who fights for pride
To one who is stands in the center
From one who sits off to the side
To one who is always carried
From one who must always walk
To one who is always spoken to
From one who must always talk
To one who everyone adores
From one who needs love
To one who is never below
From one who is never above
To one who is perfect
From one makes mistakes
To one who always wins
From one who loses after raising the stakes
To one who always knows
From one who must always learn
To one who never worries
From one who is always concerned
To one who has created the world
From one who lives on this Earth
To one who has never been sad
From one who has never had mirth
To one who always smiles
From one who always frowns
To one who always hears prayers
From one who hears horrid sounds
Hear my prayer to you God
To help me learn Your teachings
To You, who has touched angels’ wings
From me, who is always reaching

Will my life last, much longer?
What am I doing? I began to wonder…
Many things keeps dragging
me further down…
What’ll I do? There’s no one around???
Many “things” have
a hold on me…
I cry every night… I want to be FREE!
I’ve tried and tried… But to no avail…
Just when I think I have victory… I fail!
I’ve read in scripture of a power
I haven’t seen.
I read of a lord who
can do ANYTHING!
I’m going to give him a try!
I’ve nothing to lose!
I’ve been so hurt, worn out and abused!.…
To you, dear Jesus…
I confess my every sin.
I can feel your love
from deep within!
Thank you Jesus! For giving
me a joy I never knew…
I don’t know where I’d be if not for YOU!
You’ve brought to my life
a peace I never had.
For all you’ve done for me. I’m so glad!
Won’t YOU give your burdens
to the one, I call friend?
And experience the joy of being born again?
Please come to him now!
Why not this hour?
And experience his life-changing power!
By Jim Pemberton

Father, God, you taught me how,
With happy heart, before you, bow.
You took my fears, though I was lost,
And nailed them with you on the cross.
Mercy’s love has shown your grace
And how to boldly seek your face.
All burdens offered you, each one,
I lay before your righteous throne.
There was a man that loved me once
For his soul, I need assurance.
A child of nine, I knew not why,
My favorite grandpa had to die.
Your truth not know to me those days,
Too young to walk the narrow way.
With heavy heart, my tears long wept,
Did he, your sacrifice, accept?
To Heaven’s gate I lift my prayer
Will Papa lovingly meet me there?
Oh, how I wish back then I knew
Salvation prayers are sent through you.
Did others pray his soul be saved
So he’d accept the price you paid?
All things you know, then, as today,
But did you hear this prayer I pray?
In your Omniscience, I rely
That years ago you heard my cry.
If when he lived you knew my need
I, for his soul, now intercede.

Here i am,
all alone i come,
to tell you how
sorry i am,
for what i had
become.
You are the best of
the best friends i
have,
and i don't want us
to lose what we
have,
so i have to work
hard on my part,
that i may not be
cut,
from the paradise i
sol long.
You are ever loving,
your glory is
overcoming,
in this world you
are my everything,
you have taught me
to live believing,
yes 'papa' i live
for you.
For your son you
gave,
for me to live,
what can i give,
'papa' myself i
give.

Prescious lord up above i am praying to you.
To rise above and shelter us all from all the evil that has been plaguing our homes.
Prescious lord up above i know you are watching below.
We are calling on you to rid the evil which has been taking the lives of so many innocent people.
Young and old alike are taken with out a care by the killer's
that are hiding in our homes.
Prescious lord up above hear my prayer and shelter us from the evil.
Shelter us from Satin's fury.
From a sister to a brother and dads too.
From a baby to a mother and grandparents too.
We are all no longer safe in this world we call home.
So prescious lord up above hear my prayer.

" I open the door and cross the threshold of imagination...".
Too hesitant to enter,
I pause and ponder:
is this a place of wonder?
What tempts me to open it?
Is it curiosity or desire,
and what lies beyond it?
The aged brown door decorated with brass painted in black,
has a distinctive Gothic style of a house of prayer standing yards from the bay;
will I find in the rear an altar made of marble
with an angel on each side guarding off evil?
Once inside that mysterious chapel, where monks venerated God, I must
follow it to where it leads me, neither fear nor superstition can frighten me!
If it has no bell-tower, where are the bells? Were they stolen to make swords?
Was it destroyed by fire or by the enemy who was a heartless infidel?
It could be rebuilt and brought to the lost splendor of those amazing ages,
and to rebuild it from the ashes, only faith can induce such an ambitious will...
could I envision, perhaps a little too early, what a glorious sight it would be?
And if peace is found here, I will dwell in it as they did praising God indefinitely.
Written By Andrew Crisci for Constance La France's Contest,
" Three Gems "
Form: Rhyme
Written on 7/31/ 2011
Deadline: Sunday August 20, 2011

Be anxious for nothing,
Instead you should pray.
Tell God all your problems,
Turn to Him right away.
And don't forget to thank Him,
For every little thing.
Being grateful is a virtue,
That God holds in high esteem.
12/23/11 Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
For John Freeman's Faith Verses Contest.

Loud Chants, rattling of Bells during
"Aarti" in Temple
"Azaan" in Mosque
"Mass" in Church
is heard by PEOPLE .....
But
also heard by
Sick, Elederly people
Students preparing for Exams
Cattles resting
Birds on way to Nest
And
also creates NOISE POLLUTION
But
GOD prefers listening Prayer in SILENCE
HE knows how not to DISTURB Others during Prayer (For HIM)
HE knows how not to POLLUTE Environment (own creation)
And
HE is waiting for us to UNDERSTAND.....
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Aarti" "Azaan" "Mass" are way of Prayers by Hindus, Muslims & Christains

Thank you Lord, for helping me to see…
I need much more of you and less of me!
Thank you lord, for helping me to understand...
You are faithful! And won’t let go of my hand!
Thank you lord, for being close by my side!
You’re with me! And pushed my enemies aside!
Thank you Lord, for being there to help me!
It’s all because of how much you love me!
Thank you lord, for answering my prayer!
You’re someone who always listens and cares!
Thank you Lord, for your many blessings!
Your gift of love, I don’t want to be missing!
Thank you lord, for what you’re going to do!
I want everyone to know, how I appreciate you!
Thank you lord, for eternal life you’ve given!
My sins are gone! I’ve been forgiven!
With YOU in my life, what more can I say?
You’ve given me hope and brightened my day!
By Jim Pemberton

god i need this weather to change for me for your work i'm doing for thee!allow me this gift jesus as i speak this rythem change my weather in your time!i wiil serve you the both of you on this day and make sure you get the praise for holy is both your names!bring this wheather change i ask and i will remember its done in your time for other kabblah masters has too use this rythem!

Maximizing the Voice of God
As I meditate on his word
His voice I have heard,
With the ability to stand still
And I already know that he is real All I want to do is his will
When I get on my knees in Prayer and kneel, If I do not maximize Good’s voice for myself I have no one to blame,
When I hear God calling my name
I do not want to miss out on what God has for me, And the devil I can rebuke and he will flee
The voice of God I decree
Over my life
I call him Jesus Christ
On the cross he died and paid the price,
To hear God’s voice is free
That is what God is trying to get his children to see, Maximizing the voice of God,

A prayer of hope, for healing and restoration
Many are praying for you
When our God answers. a grand celebration
There will be for you
So hold on tight, keep up the fight
because soon you will see the light, soon you will be alright
He will wipe away every tear from your eyes
So don’t listen to the enemy’s lies
Let nothing but the peace of God, dwell in your mind
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain
Only the soft sound and embrace of healing rain
Because He is making everything new,
and His words are trustworthy and true
And as you remain in Him, His word remains in you
And His word will bring you through
Until then we keep on praying for you, child of God
We lift you before Him, in our hearts and thoughts
So keep fighting, keep strong
Better days are coming, It won’t be long

As the door to the
holy ark opens
The great shofar
is sounded
Our supplications rise
heavenward like smoke
As the ancient rituals
are performed
We feel the birth
of a new beginning
On these days of awe
we are as one with the angels
Through the synagogue window
a light beam shines through
and dances on the walls
of our temple
Chanting the names of G-D
the congregation rises to its feet
Humbled by this day
we ask for mercy
We wish to be inscribed
in the book of life for peace, prosperity
and health in the
coming year
We have learned from
the teachings of the Fathers
that repentance, prayer and charity
can change our fate
As the great poet said"life is " the potshered that breaks, the grass that
wilts, the dream that flies away"
Yes, our days are brief
but touched by celestial magic
we can taste inner freedom
and know spiritual ecstacy
during these Days of Awe
and feel divine love
in the verydepths of our being
L'Shanah Tovah

The fallacy endows me with that trace of earth,
a mock to seal exile ~ a curse
no subtle truth that boundaries can exist
beyond my own conception ~ airs the thief!
That I can through resolve, not fortunes leach
an entity of Faith ~ that Soul must reach,
so prayer be my concensus ~ form not teach,
it is the heart's ascension . . . . battle's peace!

Earth
Dirt pours between my fingers
my energy returns
Steady as the ground beneath me
Send a prayer to Demeter
Air
Cool breeze runs across my face
Look to the clouds, float gently across the sky
I feel like the swift sparrow through the leaves
Send my joy to Khaos
Water
Freely flow through streams and rivers
To you I am pulled, a calm when you are near
A steady drip of water, one day my cup will fill
Poseidon has sent for me
Fire
Draws me to it's warmth
Turns my calm to a quick temper
but away from it, my back will never be
I call out to Hestia
They call me to walk my Wiccan path
In their hands my spirit will ever be

Faith Without Work
Things will fit better
if you first bother
to measure.
Follow through
on what you ask
God to do.
I do not blame
God who has
blessed you with
a brain
insight will
make it plain.
Progress
requires care
A little footwork.
"Elbow Grease".
Should always
accompany
your prayers.
If your creator
seems distant
he is waiting
for you to put
some "motion"
behind your
E-motions..
Go and become
a steward
of your own
blessings.
what you ask
God to put
into motion,
"claim"
You know all that
"faith"
and no work....
and you
Not budging,
while waiting on
"change".

The Loss of Faith
Fated priest when he walks in front of a funeral
procession his gait is often wobbly, says it is stiff
joints; smells of aftershave lotion and brandy.
Lost his faith years ago, in the night his prayer
echoes in the village church.
Thinks it his fault that god has left him in a vacuum
of disbelief a penance for not having a total godly
deference. In his dreams he meets god who speaks
in a language he doesn´t understand; he wakes up
bedroom bleak, and the voice of god has gone.
He says as Jesus once did, why have you forsaken me?
Has a brandy goes back to a restless sleep.
And there is no peace as sexual needs takes over,
actions he will not abide. Morning and he is thankful.
Routines of the day someone has died, funeral service,
and a woman who wants confess her banal sins,
he murmurs prayers, waits for god to answer why he
has lost his faith, but there is only silence.

It's hard to let go
it's even harder to see
when the person that's lying
is really me.
I shout and I yell
and I make people mad
then I get angry
then I get sad
I'm frustrated, I'm confused
I really want my friends to stay
but I push and I push
until I push them away.
It seems I have a problem
so starting today
I must learn to accept what happens in life
even if I don't mt my way
I don't know who I am
I don't remember who I was
but learning to be me again
would definitely help my cause
call this a poem or call it a prayer
but this is the 4th 5th 6th chance
and there's someone who's still here
for me and for them
i want to do the truth again
because if i can't i'll continue losing my friends.

I wish for you encompassing protection, a little extra of Gods attention to follow you
wherever you roam until you return safely home.
I wish for you peace and love, a special tie from God above to keep you feeling safe
and warm even in the middle of a storm.
I wish for you true understanding, a secret insight to what he's planning, in this war
and in your life so you wont be broken by the strife. So you will know what is meant
to be will be and that you will make it back home safely.
No one will be able to bring you harm.
You will return home to your family's arms.
This prayer I send out for you, a soldier who is strong and true, a man of great
nobility, may you have the strength to BE ALL YOU CAN BE!

A spiritual light kept out of sight.
Too quiet to be heard.
The wings of love could not be spread.
On this fearful little bird.
Silently, the prayer was heard by only it's own ear.
As hope was slowly washed away.
By the pain within a tear.
A meek request is this bird's best.
To try and stop the rain.
It's fearful faith has failed the test.
As it slowly starts to wane.
Where can you go when you don't know?
How to connect with God.
You feel so lost and powerless.
That life just feels so odd.
I'm asking for your prayer's my friend's.
To get my message through.
Until my Robyn flies again.
I don't know what to do.

On June 25, 1962 prayer was taken out of school
It was like losing a ring's precious jewel
If you look into America's history
You will find that it is no mystery
From that date on we haven’t been as strong
I believe we have done something terribly wrong
What they teach in history books simply overlooks
Important information that has raised up a blind generation
Youth, family, education, and national life is far from the same
We have lost morals and values that our forefathers firmly proclaimed
A Blessed Nation under God we have always been
But in the last 50 years it has become destroyed by an abundance of sin
Divorce rate is at an all-time high
While so many children grow up fatherless and wonder why
Gang violence increases each day
Teenage pregnancy has become a common way
Young people search for love in all the wrong places
Leaders in government wear faulty faces
Role models have become extinct
Technology while good has caused many jobs to sink
A nation rife with perjury
Broken marriage covenants In need of surgery
Unforgiveness extortion bribery slander and profanity
We need God to restore us too sanity
Hypocrisy, and lawsuits initiated solely for revenge and personal gain
Doing things are own way has caused us much pain
The rich are getting richer and the poor sit back and cry
People have lost their integrity yet shake their fists at the sky
If you want to learn open a bible and begin to read
If we listened to its wisdom we wouldn’t have so much need
We have become too liberal as a whole
Besides having so much debt, we are all losing our souls
If anyone talks about God in school they risk losing their profession
Yet more and more young people suffer from anxiety and depression
Many are on medication making doctors filthy rich
So many people are dying in their own emotional ditch
Statistically we are on a downward spiral
Many people turn their heads or just live in denial
History is important to learn
For it shows us how quickly society can turn
We all have to answer to God someday
And if I were you I would start to learn his way
For if we are going to continue to be America the best
We have to take a moment to address
All the ways we have allowed this country to slip
Take personal responsibility and restore our spiritual grips
Weneed to take back the people's power
We are living in a crucial hour
If we don’t open our eyes ears and mouths we will fall instead of just bend
who knows this time if this damage we can mend.
by: Sabina nicole

I prayed for food and I prayed for rent,
I prayed for these things to be heaven sent,
I prayed in the morning and I prayed at night,
To help out my brother and the mentally ill in their plight,
I prayed at my job site,
I prayed at the dinner table,
I prayed that men should not kill like Cain and Abel,
I prayed against war and slavery on every shore,
I prayed for the victims of criminals, the lepers , the poor,
I prayed and prayed until this very same day,
When I received a knock on the door,
" You have not my money! Then you must go away!"

Show him hearts
scorned by grief,
with no view of hope
or any relief.
He’ll take those hearts
where others mend,
in a world of joy
that’ll never end.
He’s a prayer away
in a world of light.
Where no one will suffer
through day or night.
He’s where our
final destinies lie,
an enlightened place
beyond the sky.

It's not about me;
It never was,
It never should have been,
And it never will.
It's not about me;
It's about them.
It's about Him.
It's about giving them all they need
To get them back on their feet.
It's about showing them hope
So they may be filled with the Spirit
And know that things will be alright again.
It's about serving Him
So we may show His love
And spread His messages for all the world to hear.
It's about inspiring.
It's about teaching faith.
It's about giving hope.
It's about showing love.
It's not about me;
It's about them.
It's about Him.

I have prayed before,
for God to take me away,
away from the pain and agony on earth,
the awful dread of waking to it's chaos.
I suffer getting up each day. But yet i still pray to be taken away.
Thinking maybe today my prayer will be answered.
But each day brings more agony as i just sit and wait.
Waiting for the end. The end of what? me.
I'm already dead, so why can't i die?
the inside of me feels hollow and weak,
i miss daddy's kisses on my cheek.
Memories flow to me everyday non-stop.
Trying to avoid them with every teardrop.
I feel like there is no more reality for me,
not sure how it could be,
turning my head every which way, but all that i can see,
is everything feeling like a fantasy gone bad. A fake world i'm living in.
Fake people surround me,
smothering me.
I'm already dead, so why can't i die?
I know why,
because i know that God has a plan for me,
so i will just have to wait around and see.
Maybe my prayer won't get answered someday soon,
but i have hope and faith in God, & he is always right.
So i'll wake up another day with a fake smile that used to be bright.

Jesus Helped Me!
Jesus came by, and he helped me!
And spoke words of life, so abundantly!
He’s done more than I could ever ask.
The peace he brings, will always last!
He’s done more, than I could ever do.
I’ve been changed! And made brand new!
He’s done these things, and so much more!
He’s done more than I could ever ask for!
He’s doing a beautiful work in my life!
He brought hope! And removed my strife!
He’s doing so many wonderful things!
And gives happiness that only he can bring!
He’s here! And waits for us all!
Won’t you take time to give him a call?
By Jim Pemberton

Genuine integrity and honor they say
Comes from an absolute spiritual way
Sending messages you keep deep inside
Misfits and sinners stand silent with pride.
Society needs to delve deep today
Many of us alone, or withdrawn in some way.
Our morals get lost...we keep on trying
To Keep ourselves safe we may start lying.
Not one little spirit is quite so rare....
That their sins are forgotten with one simple Prayer
Gotta be honest and humble...it's true
Lessons learned are not all that new
Simple deceptions of powers inside
Allow us to listen to our false pride
Perhaps there is nothing more...nothing less
These words of wisdom just put in a chest
How many times have you heard people Chant
Believe in the power of saying, " I can't"...?
We need time today to think and ponder
Allowing our souls to willfully wonder
Life's reality seems quite profound
Once you delve deep you've then yourself found
Judging yourself from the inside...
Lay no judgment and swallow your pride~
copyright 2007

Working as a missioner in a foreign land
involves a heart deeply rooted in human sacrifice;
there’s a global awareness of being a migrant
perceived to be a great challenge, filled with trials.
God and his people as a top priority,
generates that spontaneity to work tirelessly;
though difficulties may constantly dwell
in the conundrum of life as a missioner.
But with strong faith and determination,
it’s gonna be a triumph of expectation;
while experiences that shape us within
provide us with identity and optimism.
In the language of mysteries we profess,
there’s a gift of spiritual vision in our midst;
it’s how God makes us come to be his disciples
through relationships between faith and evidence.
At times our pride and self-love dominate us
in our encounter with people across cultures;
dubbed as a form of blindness that needs conversion
as we come to grips with issues in our mission.
Like those daffodils and others in the garden,
those small buds on the twigs that pop up earlier
it means that spring is just around the corner
same thing with our episodes that life brings each year.
But for some whose recurring themes of sacrifice,
pass through a gauntlet of missionary ideals;
with great spirit of loyalty to their religious journey
indeed, a battle cry, a gospel cry that sounds spiritual.
We remember Jesus’ encounter with the blind man
with whom he tells him to wash in the pool of Siloam;
just after he anoints his eyes with spittle and clay,
he heals him with a miracle of sight and blessing.
It’s our continuing hope and prayer this time
as we move along and believe in God’s command;
that he may gift us that healing in our journey
both physical and spiritual in our whole ministry.

Wow another year has come and gone
What a year it has been
So many things we wouldn’t change,
yet so many we would
As the new year approaches we all will set goals for ourselves
and our family’s too
As we do this let us remember the true meaning of Christmas
Let us not forget that if it wert for Our Lord Jesus Christ we wouldn’t be blest with the many
things we have today
So with this let us celebrate the ultimate birth, the birth of Gods sun
Let us all decorate with bright vibrant coolers, sing his praises and give of ourselves in his
honor
Let us all stop, be still and think of those not with there family’s this year
Let us open or hearts to those less fortunate than us
Let us all say a prayer for our neighbors, family, and friends for there safety in the coming
year
As we go forth in the following year let us all carry Gods love and pass it around to each and
every one we meet

Why did you look through me?
I scream your name as I run towards you
My hands reaching out for you wanting
To touch you but I see you fly away from me
It hurts to see you run from me
The more I try to catch up
To you the more you disappear out of my sight
Are you ashamed of me?
I know I’m dirty
I know I’m filthy
Please, come after me
Please, give me something to fight for
I scream once more but this time not about me
But for you to save me and ask for forgiveness
A bright light flashed and saw the angel gone and I
Fall to my knees tears filling my eyes my body trembling
I guess I’m to lost
I look around as I hear someone say my name
I see a different angel in front of me, but he has no wings
But he’s presence is over-whelming as he spoke
“I come to save you my child”
I fight more tears back wondering if this was a dream
“I am no dream, I will never run from you, you were chasing the
Of angel of light”
He kneeled to me and I saw myself in his eyes,
And I knew he was waiting for me,
And I repeat the words in my mind “I will never run from you”
And I fall forward and wrap myself in my savior’s presence.

Help Me To Make A Difference…
Lord, help me to make a difference
in someone’s life today
And to preach Jesus in what I do and say…
Help me to make a difference in this world
that surrounds me
What you have done in my life
continues to astound me!
Help me to make a difference
in the hearts of men.
That I may show others what it
means to be BORN AGAIN!
Help me to make a difference in
my prayer life too
As I want to daily be
in LOVE WITH YOU!
Help me to make a difference in the
reading of your word.
May I share your scripture to the
many who’ve never heard!
Help me to make a difference in the
life you’ve given to me…
I once was blind. But now CAN SEE!
Help me make a difference
wherever I may go.
As your Holy Spirit teaches
and enriches my soul!
YOU are the difference to a world
that’s perishing…
YOU offer true love…And life that’s everlasting!
YOU are the reason why I keep on going.
This life you’ve given to me… I am enjoying!
…
You have made a difference
in my sinful condition
You’ve changed my life! I’m a NEW creation!
By Jim Pemberton
07/18/10

There’s A God Who Loves You!
In spite of what the courts
and what people tell you…
There is a God,
who’ll always love you!
No matter how courts try their best to remove him…
His son reaches out to you!
And wants you to trust him!
No matter what the sacrifice, or what the cost…
His son died for you!
On an old rugged cross!
No matter what you’ve heard,
or who you listened…
There’s an everlasting life
that you’re missin’!
No matter how many times you’ve
caused sin and shame…
You can find 100 percent
forgiveness in Jesus’ name!
No matter how many times that
people have failed you…
There is a God in heaven,
who will always love you!
Won’t you take the time,
with no more postponement?
And seek forgiveness in his blood’s atonement?
The time is now, the opportunity
is certainly here!
Wherever you may go…
God is always near!
By Jim Pemberton

Life of a Wanderer
I am a wanderer, on my way to Jerusalem.
There I will meet my Holy God, not just symbolism.
From the Holy Fathers I learnt of His love for me,
In my young mind, I found the thought so very lovely.
So I set on a journey to discover the source of this love,
I picked up myself, my bible, and my rosary in the bag.
Night came; I found a castle, whose lady has a heart,
She fed me, clothed me, and invited me for the night.
In awe, I asked my benefactor how she could love the poor,
She answered, “It is God’s great commandment to love thy neighbor”.
In the coldness of the night, I felt warm for right there I found love;
In my frozen heart, kindled was a desire to also give love.
I went to sleep that night peacefully, as my heart ceaselessly pray,
For I have met God that day through the wonderful, gracious lady.
Morn came; I bid goodbye to continue my pilgrimage,
I walked for many miles, and then I met some teenage thieves.
They took my bag with my bible and bread the lady gave to me.
I was left on the road with nothing, none, but my bead rosary.
I wanted back my bible, my only possession in this world;
A dark-webbed heart, a mind unlit, and a weary old soul unfold.
I wept, what will happen to an old wanderer who’s got nothing?
I knelt, fists on my breast, “Where is God, his love, in this suffering”?
A memorial of the night before flickered in my dreary mind,
Interior light appeared and I saw my fallen heart intertwined.
A bright spark ignited in my wandering cold heart, goaded me to turn within,
Like a child, mesmerized by an ember, I blew a prayer to keep it aflame.
I descended into myself and I saw God’s love in concrete,
A dying flame, He enlightened me through a love memory lit.
This journey to Jerusalem, I do not know if I will ever reach;
But, His love stubborn, persists to burn within so I will not be a wretch.
8.25.14

(Continued from The Cards of Life: Part One)
Ah, yes!
I see thousands chipping in with their donations,
I see thousands giving coats to those in need,
I see thousands feeding those on the streets,
I see thousands saving lives,
I see thousands changing lives,
I see thousands making positive impacts,
And this is only what is seen.
Imagine what occurs in hiding
Behind the scenes!
I guess the moral here
Is to open our hearts for all;
There is no person too big or small
Who doesn't deserve to be loved.
God is all around,
And we need to show them His love.
This life is not always easy,
And we cannot understand everyone's situation.
So, please, let's love all of those in need
For they could use a helping hand,
And let's give them strength,
Faith, hope, and love again.
You can change someone's life!
You can save someone's life!
Let's start a movement to share God's love
By loving the world and all her people
Because they are human beings too,
Just like me, just like you.
But I still sit here,
Wrapped in my bed,
And I can't help but feel guilty.
So let's go and help those in need.
Together, we will all fuel the victory!

God Is Awesome and His Beauty Displayed!
God is awesome and his beauty displayed!
He’s my protector! I’ve no reason to be afraid!
God is wonderful! And his glory never ends!
He is my Lord! My provider and friend!
God is magnificent! And his glory is real!
Behold the God of Abraham, Jacob and Israel!
God is omnipresent!
He’s wherever I go!
His son Jesus, has totally
cleansed my soul!
He’s the reason that I am here today!
I love him much more, than words can say!
He’s the reason why I can face tomorrow!
He’s removed my pain, guilt and sorrow!
His word is my guiding light as I travel on.
It shows me what is right.. And what is wrong!
He put his love, like a shield around me!
I once was lost, but his spirit found me!
He’s given to me his faithfulness! Forever true!
And spoke to me; “I’ll forever LOVE YOU!”
He’s my rock, my hope and salvation!
Through Jesus, there is no separation!
He can be your God too!
Why not come to him?
Through Jesus, is where
a new life BEGINS!
By Jim Pemberton

Have my peccant daydreams seep away
Purged from my mind devoid all delay
Evaporate those thoughts like the mist
Wring as a sponge, oh LORD, with a twist
Have me absorb ideas you adore
Blessed visions soak deep to the core
Living water so pure for my soul
Please, fill me up, each pore, every hole
My thoughts are wrong, so done be your will
Your providence is far greater still
So, God, exchange, my sin with your grace
Each transgression, remove every trace
Though my frail mind compels me to turn
With drowning pain, my life, you did earn.

A miracle
I now come before you Lord
And I am down on bended knee
I have come to let you know
That little girl can now see
She was born and could not see
I wanted her to find a way
To see the world of beauty
So I would come to you and pray
The first years of her life
Were spent learning how to cope
No sight she had but she could hear
And the doctors gave us hope
We finally received the doctors call
That said the time is drawing near
We believe she will see again
And it caused a happy tear
So I came again to you in prayer
I asked for help to win the fight
And that prayer was answered
The moment she first saw light
She looks at the world in wonder
And is thankful for the power of prayer
She truly believes the doctors hand
Was guided by your presence there
I will thank you every day I live
And the gift that helped her see
I will cherish the miracle you gave to her
Because that little girl was me.
Connie Moore
3/31/14

He is pessimist's prime,
Developing and enveloping our entire minds.
We shatter ourselves just to see him succeed,
But realize with him, we have nothing we need.
So it's time to break the spell he cast,
And pray to God his work won't last.
I thank God for He is always here
Because without Him and with fear,
No cup and no cheer,
For our end would draw near.

With every candle lit
A prayer of hope was said.
With every tear drop cried
A prayer of faith was given.
With every fear expressed
A prayer of uncertainty followed
United together as one
God covered us in love.
He wrapped his arms around those suffering.
He walked with those that needed reassurance.
And he carried those who were too weak to continue.
He showed himself amongst the pain and anguish.
He turned fears and tears into strength and courage.
He saw the gifts he had offered and heard his words of wisdom.
Surrounded by candle light on this night
God came to help us win the fight.

While I thought you slept, I broke into your mansion to rob you.
I should have been shot on scene as a trespasser
With only the stain of my blood left to be scrubbed away,
But you fed me, clothed me, and gave great gifts to release me from need.
In the act, you caught me defiling your bride.
Your boiling anger should have overwhelmed and terrified me.
Strong hands of a passionate husband should have clenched around my neck.
Instead of strangling me, you embraced me as if I were your closest friend.
Why was I spared from the cross that I deserve?
Even now I feel the gaps in my hands where the nails were not.
Why do you sustain when you should decrease and destroy?
Each breath was stolen from the lungs of your son.
Why is forgiveness your desire, and not the exacting of revenge?
The gavel is in your hand and the charges against me are read.
Why, even more, am I the blessed traitor who was given clemency?
My actions deserve death, yet you pour treasure in my lap.
This seems overly ridiculous to all of my dull senses.
I'm confused by the stark contrast of my new fate.
Baffle me daily so that daily I beg for your guidance.
My intelligence is insufficient as eyes are to emit light.
Remind me constantly of the buffoon that I was
So I might be first to cry for mercy for others like me
Remind me consistently of how you relieved my immense debt
So my dread fear for the lives of my new friends might vanish
If I insolently stand against you in anything your will seeks
Maintain your compassion toward me and direct me back to your side
If I habitually abandon my post due to my sheer neglect
Find me again and discipline me in your swift grace
I am a low and foolish individual who mourns over my isolation.
You celebrate with your community of faithful followers.
Include me once more in the joys of your resounding favor,
And often prompt me to speak of you, who thwarted my plans.

Will Others Be Touched When I Pray?
I asked God if others will be touched when I pray.
He spoke to my heart, and said; “trust and obey”
I’ve been trying to obey him and follow HIS direction.
I want to trust him, when I need Godly correction.
There’s much more to this, than what I can see.
I really need to allow Christ to have his way in me.
If I truly desire to have my prayer life be effective.
When I spend time with God, I shouldn’t be “selective.”
I need to spend time with him, every chance I get.
I need to spend time in his word, lest I forget.
I should daily make a commitment to love him!
And with everything in my life, I need to trust him!
My prayers shouldn’t just be “spare of the moment.”
But to daily seek Christ’ blood’s atonement!
Lord Jesus, may my prayers reach out to others!
I pray that they would bless my sisters and brothers.
I ask you to stir a passion from within me!
May the power of your mercy strengthen me!
Thank you my lord, for listening to my request.
Spending time with you, is always the best!
May you be honored in the words
I say and do…
So others would be encouraged
to also pray to YOU!
By Jim Pemberton

I go to bed at night,
And think of the Holy Land,
How they are in war,
And we need to stand by them hand in hand.
No matter what the media says,
Or the fact that most people don't even care,
We need to stand by Israel,
And be aware!
So I pray right now,
God's Kingdom really needs it,
For all who are involved,
And refuse to quit.
Everything in The Book,
Is starting to unfold,
So I advise all of you,
To read what was told!
STAND WITH ISRAEL!

MY AMAZING JOURNEY
This journey I am currently on started sometime ago
What God had planned for me I really did not know
He needed to get my attention and that He was able to do
He had to humble me and strip away my pride too.
He pulled my life out from under me and took everything away
The only choice I had was to surrender to doing things His way
Fasting and praying is where this process started to begin
Brokenness and repentance brought forgiveness and cleansing from sin.
I must make a choice between righteousness and sin
The battle rages on which one of these will win
The one I feed the most is the one that will win the fight
The one that I obey shows if I am walking in darkness or light.
By putting on the whole armor of God I am prepared to fight the war
Being strong in His mighty power makes me more than a conqueror
By bringing every thought captive temptations lure I can flee
By walking in the Spirit sin loses its influence over me.
He is renewing me on the inside and giving me a brand new start
He is changing my life and creating in me a clean and pure heart
I am learning to trust in Him resulting in love, joy and peace
Bringing everything to Him in prayer is how the worries cease.
I am finding out His ways are the paths that lead to the abundant life
When I humble myself and obey it brings about blessings and not strife
I am growing in my faith and learning He is faithful, just and true
Changing me into the image of His Son is what He is committed to.
I am learning that by bearing much fruit I can bring Him glory
By abiding in His word my life is becoming a part of His story
I am being transformed by the renewing of my mind
By daily taking up my cross His plan for my life I find.
I have not lacked anything God has been faithful to provide
He has answered prayer His praises I cannot keep inside
The miracles I have seen Him do give me a reason to rejoice
It is His way of confirming that putting Him first is the right choice.

When will you understand that you are all you need?
That all your imperfections are a gift you see.
You have so much to offer to those who’ll listen.
Your strengths are your foundation
The love you hold in your heart is only the start.
The faith you hold onto in the darkest times
It is your phone to the afterlife.
The power of prayer can lead you anywhere.
The whispers you hear in the breeze
Are a reminder of all he hears you say.
Close your eyes and feel his hand
As he pulls you close to him.
When will you understand you are enough for this man?
You are perfect the way you are a sinner covered in blood.
He will love you for eternity all you have to do is believe.
Raise his name up when all else crumbles and falls
Stand your ground through it all.
Don’t hide your face show the courage you posses
Know deep down your love is enough.
Never forget what he did
For you to be standing where he once did.

My Prayer by Robert Allison
Dear Lord,
Please help the farmers as this world they try to feed.
And please help your people with their every need.
Thank you Lord for being with us as we take every breath.
For we know that you are with us even until our death.
Lord please help us to share in your love,
that we might continue until we're called up above.
Won't you help those that commit a crime?
Help them realize they must serve a time.
Help those that steal, even only one cent.
That they will come to you and repent.
Lord help those who are sick and hurt,
That none would treat them as though they were dirt.
Lord help us so your will we may do.
For I just want to say "I Love You".
Please help us even until the end.
In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Author's Note
This is another one of my poems from
the "early years" - late '80s to '90s.
Thanks for reading, Hope you enjoyed.
Will be posting more as time allows.

That old age question, what does GOD look like?
What if you have already met? . . You might have seen him today?
Did you look closely at that stranger that needed help when you just walked on by?
Remember that charity worker that asked for a minute of your time?
Maybe we dont get to see GOD in his true form yet, but that dosnt mean we doont see him in this life.
Don't be so quick to walk by . .
Dont be so quick dismiss that situation were you could have helped . .
GOD sees everything and sometimes he's right there testing you . . Dont give up on the world just yet

We Need Prayer In America Today!
There’s a big problem in America today!
Many people don’t take time to pray.
Our children are told prayer violates “the rules.”
As God himself isn’t allowed in our schools.
Even in churches, prayer seems to be of the past.
As many want a church service that’s FAST!
Talking with God seems to get little attention.
Many are looking for some sense of direction.
People want answers now… They don’t want to wait!
As they grow impatient, and not a minute to waste!
We should get on our knees before God almighty!
I don’t care if you’re ten years old, or ninety!
God can do much more than you can think of!
His awesome love, is more
than one can speak of!
Won’t you trust him? And give him your concerns?
Why not now? Before your life takes
an “unexpected turn?”
Jesus will listen to whatever you say to him!
He patiently waits for you to pray to him.
Now’s the time... Christ extends
an invitation!
Let’s seek prayer, all across this great nation!
By Jim Pemberton 03/17/14

You know,
You are a beautiful person
And you are a beautiful soul.
Your faith is solidified in the ground,
Your hope is spread for all to hear,
Your love graces every heart to cheer,
Your belief in His truth has the power to change,
You believe because you know,
And that is what is so neat to see.

Streams of blue fluid
Flows downward
As fragile carcasses decay
Without a peep of a sound
We’re in the brink of disaster…
Who invited such fear and anguish?
Who could lead us to quiet waters?
We bleed…
Polluting the waters below us…
Trickling down the mountain
To our filthy feet…
Cleansing the sin off of our skin
But, it’s tangled from deep within…
The eeriness breaks
The hearts of a thousand strangers
They all fall away powerlessly…
Into the chambers of death
Danger is lurking in every corner…
Pursuing its evil plans
To cut down our hopes…
Growing like crops…
Rising rapidly –
It never stops
Dreams of misfortune still
Rapes our minds,
Plaguing our happiness…
Consuming the darkness…
We’re sprawling on the ground…
We’re crawling like infants…
Veering briskly like serpents…
Who will set our souls free
From suppression?
Who will preserve our hearts?
Don’t prey upon our
Guiltless lives…
We’re in complete agony…
Does He consider
Our prayers
Of support and nourishment?
We scream…
Breaking the repulsive solitude…
Encourage us to keep on
Trekking toward Your light
Where’s Your path?
You rinse off all of the sorrow
Giving us a ecstatic tomorrow
The weeping ceases…
While the corpses
Tear into
Blood-spattered
Pieces…
The faith of a couple of people
Strengthens us…keeps us motivated…
Not captivated…
In misery…
We’re reaping our
Ecstasy…
Leading us to peace and fortune
Keeping us accustomed
To Your purifying spirit…
Keeping us away from
Calamity…
We’re hungry…
Our demise is close at hand…
Closing in on us abruptly
Like an obscure cave…
Rescue us from affliction –
Embracing downhearted clouds…
Those wretched clouds…
Brought us rain when we asked for bread…
Those merciless clouds…
Spewed out scorching fire when we asked for relief…
Remember our supplications…
Appalling lightning’s daring to strike us
Out of cruel vengeance
Out of sheer amusement
Don’t even attempt to weaken us
We’re blossoming in joy…
We’re under cover…
You can’t manipulate us
Like a subtle toy
We’re praying for
Quiet waters
Offer the deceased
A second chance
Don’t disown
Our broken lives
We’re not alone…
We’re just waiting until
The quiet, glistening waters
Gratefully arrives…

Has Jesus Changed? Or Is It Us?
I often hear of the “newest fashion.”
Perhaps I’m one that’s “old fashioned?”
Even at church, there’s a push for “contemporary.”
Throughout the building, and the sanctuary.
I suppose many want to keep up with “the times.”
It’s the way of reaching the hearts and minds.
I wonder; “has Jesus changed?” “Or is it we?”
“Are we walking in Christ?” “Are we truly free?”
I’m not going to worry about keeping up with the rest…
I’m giving my life to Jesus
And Ill try to do my best!
I want to give him my love, and my attention!
I’ll let others worry about their own direction!
Just a simple faith in Christ is what I’ll count on!
Christ is always someone that I can depend on!
You stick with new ideas and current fashions!
I think I’m going to love Jesus, with a compassion!
He’s all that I need, and someone that I’m proud of!
As long as I have him... Everything else I need less of!
Does Jesus change? No! He’s the same as ever before!
His promises and words of life
I always need more!
I thank and bless Jesus!
And the power of his name!
With him in my life! Things will never
be the same!
By Jim Pemberton

Smoke burns IN,
By asteroids,
of dispute, and
Destruction,
While the skies,
Fill, A comet, as
Everything disappears,
And, disaster strikes,
Where the world, turns IN,
For what we know, Is
Just yet to, Be shown, IN,
Life, I can not see, beyond
IN, climate....
Though I will, Seek it to,
It's highest formate,
Because our LORD, almighty,
Lives IN, you, me, and for
always, at earth, forever, in
His heart, where we will, have
Given to find a house of heaven,
By a prayer In Hand....

Holy books says it all
You taught me how to crawl
This will never change
Never ends never fades
Dear God where you are?
Shattered piece of childish dreams
This will never change
Never ends never fades.
I can fight for all my life,
Not broken, not broken inside
Never be so frustrated,
Not going to commit suicide.
Fuc*ing faith will fall,
Mortals will stand tall
Hell and heaven are all the same
Live your life, don't die in vain
Only you and I can make
A better world for tomorrow
Have faith in yourself
And wipe off the tears of sorrow
Make me scream, Make me cry
I'll never fail to try.
This night's has an end
No pain will remain

Mission Impossible :
Yes … That was Me …
A Mission Impossible
For God, The Almighty
That is until, I found His Super Words …
‘ Nothing, is Impossible for Me … ‘ Haven’t you Heard? Matt. 19: 26
What’s Impossible to Others ( for They Cannot See)
All The Possibilities, in you, that I See …
… and with Heavenly Patience
And My Holy Love and Mercy
And your Humble – Whole-Soul-Sorry(s)
… You’ll Soon Be Worthy … ‘
and Now … It’s A Mission Impossible
Yeah … That’s Me …
I’m on A Mission Impossible
For God, The Almighty
… with a Fire in my Belly
and a Blaze, in my Heart
The Fuse has been Lit … Song of Solomon 8: 6
I’ll Shine thru this Dark
and I’m Shining for All You – Mission Impossible(s) Out There …
… ‘Cause, A Mission Impossible, Don’t Stand A Chance, Against Prayer !
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When you lose your Mother
You lose a connection to Heaven.
Why did my mother pray for me?
What was it that made her believe?
That such a child could find his way
To be a better person each day
To grow and be a man so strong
To think of others and right wrong
To love the Lord just like she
Because my mother loved me
She did without so I could have more
She worked two jobs to help her afford
The comforts of life for her child
To make a little boy smile
Now in Heaven she still prays for me
So that one day I may be received
Through those Pearly Gates into Paradise
My mother had a way of making everything nice.

UNSUPPORTED CODE What If… Christmas Never Came???
What if Christmas never happened?
What if Christmas never came?
Things around here would be different!
It wouldn’t be the same!
What if the baby Jesus was never born in a manger?
Mankind would be in serious trouble. We’d all be in danger!
If the baby Jesus wasn’t born. There would be no nativity.
We wouldn’t be able to display this during our “festivity.”
It’s almost like this now!
It’s an “ever increasing business.”
It seems like nearly everyone wants
“Christ out of Christmas!”
Why does it seem like Christmas is
losing it’s true meaning?
The very words; “Merry Christmas,”
seem to be quickly disappearing!
Many say; “Happy Holiday.”
They worry they may “offend.”
Having a “holiday” without Christ….
Once again!
We need to put Jesus Christ back into
our CHRISTmas season!
He is what Christmas is about! HE is the very reason!
May we all take some time to rejoice in our savior’s birth.
May there be shouts of JOY! From the corners of the earth!
Let’s not take Christ out of our joyous celebration!
We need him so much right now!
All over this great nation!
May we bring to him a heart of love
for everything he’s done.
As we bring honor to Christ. God’s precious son!
May we continually offer to him a heart filled with praise!
Not only at Christmas time… But all of our days!
By Jim Pemberton

Joy was the music within my heart,
That once was there and now depart.
Blowing a prayer into the wind,
To bring it back somewhere within.
And then I'll pray for it to stay,
So Lord show me thy way.
Just like the sun reflects off the waters of the Nile.
Oh Father, only you could make me smile.
Light as a feather is the yoke on my shoulders.
As I seek the Lord's trust to remove all my boulders.
I raise my face toward the sunshine.
I pray to my Lord to taste his new wine. Holy spirit as Iseek your fine essence,
Infuse my heart with your wonderful presence!

Life without purpose is barren indeed.
There can’t be a harvest unless you plant the seed.
There can’t be attainment unless there’s a goal.
Ask Jesus to forgive you for your trespasses so He can cleanse your soul.
If we send no ships out, no ships will come in,
And unless there’s a contest nobody can win.
For games can’t be won unless played,
And prayers can’t be answered unless they’re prayed.
So whatever is wrong with your life today.
You will find a solution if you kneel down and pray.
Not just for pleasure, enjoyment, and health.
Not just for honor and prestige and wealth.
But pray for a purpose to make life worth living,
And pray for the joy of unselfish giving.
For prayer is your gladness and blessings from heaven is your reward.
When you make your life’s purpose the choice of the Lord.
So when someone ask you today, “How you doing?”
You should say, “ fine because I prayed.”

If we die before we’re awake
I hope we've embraced the
life God created. In a world
that’s faded I pray the Lord
keeps us safe till the day we
see his face.
When we lay down to sleep I
ask the lord to allow the world
to rest in peace and If we should
die before we’re awake I pray God
forgives us all for our mistakes.
If anyone is in terror with the pistol
to their head and feels no one cares
I pray the Lord to be near and help
them bear and if they should die before
they’re awake I hope they've thanked
the Lord for guiding their way out and
allowing them to live another day.
If anyone dies before their time, I hope
they've appreciated the lord for being
there through the Dark nights and rewarding
them with the bright morning light.
If we should die before we’re awake, I pray the
Lord for our soul to take.

Sixty minutes to make peace,
not much time in the scheme of things.
To ask forgiveness for all I've done,
seems I shouldn't have tempted fate in the first place.
I never should have taken the path,
that leads to remorse and I'm sorry's.
I just should have listened to my little voice.
The Angel that tried to guide me.
Perhaps I wouldn't be here at this moment, facing my mortality.
The what if's can fry the mind.
But just one might have saved me.
I leaned upon the tale I'd been told,
that forgiveness is but a prayer away.
But, when you have just thirty minutes left,
you realize it's too late.
I am luckier than some, I guess.
That had the end happen in a blink.
Never knowing, nor having the chance,
to ask for their soul to be saved.
With just thirty seconds,
not much time for lengthy pleas.
So I will just ask you to hear my last two words..
"Forgive me"
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You will find God when you seek
him with all of your heart.
Getting on your knees in prayer
is a good place to start!
Remember... A double-minded man is
unstable in his ways.
He has no true direction in
life when he prays.
Draw near to God and he'll
draw near to you.
His word will be your guide
in all that you do.
Hunger for his righteousness...
and be filled!
Drawing close to Jesus is
what God has willed!
He desires an intimate love...
more than words can say!
Come to him now... with no more delay!
Trust him with all of your heart...
not your own understanding.
In everything...acknowledge him...
and heed his commanding!
Obey his command to serve with
body, sould and mind.
Everlasting peace and love you will surely find!
His desire for you to know and
love him is never ending.
Come to him now... please...
no more "pretending."
Reach out today... and call on his
wonderful name!
His love for you is forever
and will never change!
Allow him to bring joy to your
heart and pure delight!
Please come to him now.. why not tonight?
By JIm Pemberton
2008

During this time known as
Thanksgiving Day.
I hope you'll give thanks and pray.
A prayer of thanks for
everything God has given.
He has blessed us in the way
we've been livin'!
Our country is blessed like no other.
God has supplied our
"bread and butter."
He's given us the freedom,
we've all enjoyed.
Be thankful for your food,
home and being employed.
For those who've endured hardship...
Thank God too!
It's no secret how much
he loves YOU!
We find in the Bible... God clearly said;
"I've never seen the righteous forsaken,
Nor their children begging for bread."
Thanks be to Jesus, for his love,
mercy and grace.
And for making my heart,
"his special place."
I am blessed and thankful
to Jesus indeed.
He's given me salvation and
supplies my every need.
I thank God for this
special day in November.
Thanksgiving is a day...
I will always remember!
By Jim Pemberton

To face your fears, you must be bold
For the hand of Satan is mighty cold
Satan hates to see your tears.
As God washes away your fears.
Faith is a test of things unseen.
It was Jesus who died, making us clean.
Satan hates for you to survive.
Praying to God to help you strive.
Satan keeps you in the dark.
Hoping you will miss your mark.
Jesus is your only light.
Follow his path and you'll be right.
So face your fears with each new dawn.
For by the night Satan will be gone.

In my life I've been called many things
Most of them are true
It took me years to write them all out
Just to share with you
I don't know if I'm right or wrong
The only thing that I know
Is that I thank the Lord above
For guiding me to my soul
I once thought it was forever lost
Lost as lost can be
But that was just one more lie
Devil used on me
You see I am like a falling star
A comet in the sky
Who just won't seem to fade away
No matter what the devil tries
Because I feel like a rising star
Dancing with the Son
Who opens every prayer he prays
With "Let your will be done"
Tis our Lord who brought me to this place
Then picked me for his team
Where he taught me how to live and love
And even how to dream

What Happened to My Prayer Life?
A friend came to me filled with despair.
He was wanting someone to join him in prayer!
There was something that was “getting him down.”
This was a neighbor, on my side of town.
At first, I listened to what he had to say.
And then wished he would just “go away.”
I knew he needed help. I “didn’t have the time.”
“Why should I worry?” “His problem isn’t mine?”
The spirit of God began to get my attention.
I was then focused into a different direction!
God asked me why I wasn’t going to engage in prayer.
I simply answered; “I’m too busy to care.”
My heart broke as I seen the sadness on his face.
My life was touched, by God’s compassion and grace!
My prayer life that day, took on a new meaning!
I reached out to this person and began speaking!
I prayed for him, like I never prayed before!
It was people like him, that God put me here for!
I felt God’s power all over me! At that moment…
I sought Jesus’ power and his blood’s atonement!
My friend walked away, renewed and changed!
But it was my prayer life that was re-arranged!
The time I spend with God is time well spent!
As I seek him more, and confess and repent!
I’m so glad that I spend more time in prayer.
God loves me, and is always there!
May I encourage you, to do the same!
Won’t take some time, and call on Jesus’ name?
By Jim Pemberton

Today I am weary
For the battle is strong
It continues to go on and on
But for tomorrow
A dawning of a new day
I will awaken
To the breaking of the sorrow
And rejoice again
For my strength is in the Lord
He is faithful to the end
Taking up the cross I am to bare
With renewed strength I declare
His Glory reigns
There are no chains
I will proclaim
Lift up His name
Confess Jesus is Lord
By whom I am saved
Hallelujah Amen

Mercy and faith will rain
To wash away sins that stain
The birth of a seed or grain
A chance to be reborn again
One who was before left behind lain
Only hopes, promises and faith remain
Its all in your unprecedented plans be it forever refrain
Your Word that I will follow and proclaim

Its so dark and hard to see
Lord, send your guiding light
To shine down on me
Show me the way
Show me the road
Show me which path
You would have me to go
I want to hear your voice Lord
I need to hear from you
Cause, God, the way seems so dark
And I'm feelin so confused
I don't know where I'm going
I only know where I've been
And I don't want to go back there again
Its so dark and hard to see
Lord, send your guiding light
To shine down on me
Show me the way
Show me the road
Show me which path
You would have me to go
I know your always there
Just a prayer away
But Lord, sometimes I find
I don't have the words to say
But, God, I have a desire
To live for you each day
Please put a fire inside of me
Show me your will and way
Its so dark and hard to see
Lord, send your guiding light
To shine down on me
Show me the way
Show me the road
Show me which path
You would have me to go

Careful of the things you think, do, or say,
Study His word and give Him daily praise.
He will come quickly in the clouds one day,
Don't be left behind, don't be made stay.
Two gates ARE waiting in the everlasting end,
Those without His word awaiting is Hell fire, torment, and pain.
Ask for his mercy with his heart all can be mend,
Those who accept God there's a Heaven waiting words cant fully explain.
A supernatural God can make many wonderful things,
Walking on golden streets next to a crystal sea.
All around you voices, angels, even flowers sing,
So get God in your heart that's the heavens gate key.
Carrie Cheek

St. Raphael the Archangel:
Archangel, St. Raphael please give me/us direction to my/our journey to where we're/I'm heading and protect us from darkness or evil. O Father Christ may he who stands forever praising You at Your throne present my/our humble petitions to be blessed by Eternal God. Through Father Christ our Lord Your Eternal Son. Amen.

blood, sweat, and tears
nailed to a cross
crown full of thorns
your life was lost
for me, a worthless sinner
for me
a new beginning
I leave the past where it remains
I've been transformed
I've been restored
condemned no more
I wear the chains no more
I am free

Watching overhead,
not very far away,
he guides our destinies
day after day.
Touching with love
in times of sorrow,
he's a prayer away
with our hopes for tomorrow.
He’s a spirit who's with us,
caressing our souls,
providing us strength
to reach our goals.
Whether you’re near,
or many miles away,
God is here for you
every single day.

Some days are so long and, I may think of giving up
But I find peace in their smiles and instead I worship
In God I find strength to try to be the best that I can be
Because He reminds me that 3 little angels are looking up to me.
I won't sit around crying when things don't go my way
I have to think positive and keep a smile on my face.
My life affects them so I'll proceed with prayer and cation
I know second chances don't come around too often.
When I wanna quit and just feel I can't be strong
I see 3 sets of eyes, Brown, Green and Blue cheering me on.
Then I feel God's arms around me telling me that I'll be alright
And my 3 little angels watching with their faces shining bright.

Each Sunday you find them at every church at least one in every pew
The ladies of the temple where visits from God are few
They enter in dressed to the nines their flashy clothes are worn
And beneath each painted face you find a heart that’s cold and scorned
Make sure you never cross them for there is hell to pay
If the ladies of temple have a bone to pick your way
The stories that so many tell about problems that arise
When revenge is sought and payments brought can offer ones demise
Don’t let their sweet words fool you for the meaning behind the voice
Will bring a victim to their knees in prayer before the Lord
I say this now to warn each one for I was once in twine
The curse brought down upon my head outweighed the great divine
To all out there who know too well heed the warning in these words
Please do not mess with ladies dressed to kill now you are warned
Each out for blood each out to hurt every living soul of man
I say this from a compassionate view take heed these words have said
For hell it hath no fury making Satan’s life look simple
A mistake I made when I failed to praise the ladies of the temple

prayer is like a letter to god the more you say it the more he reads it
The less you say it the less he would think about it
prayer is a strong say you can not be serious cause the only good prayer is a meaning ful one.

As I Knelt Down To Pray…
Last night, as I knelt down to pray.
I was at a loss for the words to say.
So much to pray for. It was overwhelming.
I thought about what life is becoming!
People’s heartaches.. I’ve heard a few!
What, in the world, is one going to do?
I prayed for the many lost souls around.
And for the joy in many that can’t be found.
I prayed for many difficult situations.
And for many to receive God’s gift of salvation.
I asked God to cleanse me of my sins.
As each day, a new journey in my life begins.
I asked God to inspire me to share him with others.
And not forget his command to love one another!
I asked God to forgive me of wrongs I committed.
And to forgive me of people that I’ve “omitted.”
I asked God to bless those who’ve meant to harm me.
And to help others, whether or not they love me!
I asked God to help me to stay on the narrow road.
And to trust him, even when I’m carrying a heavy load!
I ask you now Lord Jesus, to have you way in my heart.
From your spirit’s direction...
May I not depart!
May I keep close to me, the love that you’ve given.
And be humble in knowing my sins are forgiven!
May you help me to be your example that will shine.
While I am still here. And still have the time!
Thank you Lord for hearing my prayer to you!
I am honored for the opportunity just to know you!
By Jim Pemberton

Everyone's gone...
There's no one to look up to...not one...
Not one will be kind enough
To look down and attempt to help me...
Everyone's gone...
I'm beneath the debris
There's no one there to save me...
I'm left to my own misery
Everyone's gone...
I guess I'll find my way out of this maze
Without any clues
I'm waiting for relief to dawn upon me
Everyone's gone
I'm dealing with so much trauma
I'm watching for any signs of support...
Hear my echoes of pain...
It drives me insane...
Catch me before I fall off the cliff...
Everyone's gone
I'm all skin and bones
I'm trapped like a hunted animal
The predator took a bite into me...
Don't just watch me suffer...
Deserted in this lonesome state
Everyone's gone
I'm kicked around like a soccer ball
Hear me as I call...
Help me to stand tall
Help me...
Reach up to the sky
To feel the coolness seep through me
Help me...
To be inspired to write more uplifting songs
Help me think more positively - help me wave g'bye
Help me...
Forgive me for all of my wrongs...
Everyone's gone
I'm a screwed-up building
I need you to be my backbone
Straighten me up...help me to be stiff like a soldier
About to enter another horrifying war
Support me today...
And stick with me tomorrow!
I want to let go of the past memories...
Scaring away my happy moments and delights
I want to smear away the blasphemies…
Obliterating my blissful days and nights
Everyone's gone...
There's no one to depend on...not one...
Not one will be brave enough
To look down and attempt to help me...
Everyone's gone...
I'm beneath the city
There's no one to show me the jolly sun...
I'm left to my own misery
Everyone's gone...
Fine… I'll find a way to get out of this nightmare
Without any clues
I'm waiting for relief to give me strength instead of fear

On this night surrounded in candle light
God opened up his heart for me to see.
That nothing is what it seems.
The fears I hold captive in my mind.
The sorrow I try to hide.
The touch of a hand or hug of a friend
Sends me running every time.
Give me the strength to overcome these battles.
Help me feel the love you hold.
Catch my tears in your hands
Do you hear me calling out your name?
When I am on my knees begging?
With love in my heart,
Faith in my soul,
Guide me and never let go.
Show me the secrets that I seek
And walk with me on the journey you have paved
Silence lingers in the air,
Peacefulness takes my hand.
The words of a friend pierce a soul
Leaving a mark that will never go cold.
With every flame that is blown out
My foundation becomes stronger with less doubt.
My worries are lifted and a sense of relief sets in
I close my eyes and say a prayer
Inviting god’s love and wisdom in
Never forget when you look to the cross that god
Is doing what he loves.
Sending angles to protect me when times are tough.
Giving me the courage to stand up.
Showing me it is ok to trip and fall
I will never need or want again
I am covered in his blood.

The dress is zipped, the veil is in
One last touch up and dry my tears
Another bobby pin
I need you here to calm my fears
But here I stand feeling all alone
Looking up at heaven
Wishing I could bring you home
Waiting for the clock to strike seven
Here comes grandpa to take you place
He happily stands by my side
But I know he sees the hurt on my face
He tells me I’m such a beautiful bride
What a bitter sweet day
Now I’m ready to go
I take a moment and pray
Just to say “Hello”
Now down the aisle I walk
I see Joel’s face
Walking into wedlock
I feel such a warming embrace
Now I know though I didn’t that day
You weren’t missing a thing
That I’m confident enough to say
I believe this was a heaven sent blessing
For when I was looking later
In one certain photo
There is was, it couldn’t be clearer
A cross with such a beautiful glow
Then I knew I wasn’t alone
My prayer had been answered
And you came back home

The sins of man had brought Him here
To carry weight we should have bore
Upon His shoulders He carried all
For all of us, for love and more
At birth, His destiny was set in stone
He was to travel, on fated road
To save us all, brothers and sisters
He carried, heavily, our load
Upon the end of carrying our cross
He met His death with prayer and love
He did not run, nor dare to fight
With thoughts of God the Father above.
Upon His death, in a tomb He lay
Placed gently by His mother and others
With prayer for Him and hoping too
He’d return for His sisters and brothers
In the early morn, a discovered sight
The rock at the cave was displaced
By the hand of God, all soon had learned
That the fate of man had been graced
He rose! He rose! The savior came
Though some still had their doubts
Soon, fingers placed inside His wounds
And ascending, chased fear right out
He is the rock of man, the foundation
He is that which we build the church upon
He came and because of His rising
We are graced upon death, by God’s son.

Faith, Love and Rejected Lies
Shallow is the way that seeks my heart and bones
promising glory, riches , palaces of many thrones
Ill is the spirit that bids me to forever yield
to promises of great magnificent victories far afield
Sick is the great temptations placed before my eyes
lusts, false love and many wicked sin covered lies
Damning is the place offered to buy my precious life
sweet rewards surely destined to end in misery and strife
Rejected are these treasures so falsely offered to me
rebuked are the dark demons tempting my fate to be
Saved am I for choosing truth and love over temptations
choosing faith and love over promised lies, eternal damnation
Robert L. 05-11-2014

We Salute Our Veterans…
We salute every soldier who’s
served this great nation.
And offer a heart of thanks
and appreciation!
We salute each member
of our armed forces.
And are thankful for their
efforts and resources!
We salute the many who
protect our borders too.
We’d be in trouble…
If not for people like YOU!
We salute every son and
daughter lost in a war.
YOU are what serving this
country is meant for!
We salute the officers who’ve
guided our women and men.
Our prayers are with you!
And our love from within!
We salute our veterans!
Wherever they may be!
Those who served on
land, air and sea!
Offering prayer to the
Lord is our belief…
That he will guide our
Commander-in-Chief!
As we observe Veteran’s Day this year…
Let’s offer our soldiers
love, hope and cheer…
May God bless them in
all they endeavor
And his peace be with them
today and forever!!
By Jim Pemberton

Snow Angel in white,
She can never fly,
She can only lay,
still like a squished bug,
paralyzed being.
She's bewildered,
Then why exist?
She longs to make
a difference.
Aha! Prayer
can affect
eternity.
Angel
Prays.
Joy.

Did you hear your alarm this morning?
Like ten thousands weights chained to our feet
We drag ourselves to the edge of our shuffled bed
White sheets reeking of sleep drape our legs,
With our body bent in half,
we devour heavy breaths of air
Hoping this will replenish our tired spirit,
the work of this day infects our mind
Rocking ourselves will comfort our soul,
Or so it seems...
The morning bell tolls the Angels to their duty
Wings wrapping souls is the first order of business
Their mission: to strengthen mankind’s resolve
to make today better than yesterday
They wash our light in lullabies from the world beyond
And we are unaware of our body, as though filled with air,
being lifted to a soft cloud
where whispers in our ear
give us the secret to life each and every day
We are reminded of our calling by the love we can’t see
and as we reach to erase the noise of the morning clock,
a smile of truth warms us in a freshly heated blanket
For within our being shines the gift of knowledge, that,
the world is our neighbor,
and hope is but a prayer away

When I Say That I Love God…
When I say that I love God,
yet refuse to listen…
His blessing in my life
is what I’ll be missin’!
When I say that I love him…
I know he’s with me!.
He’s always here!
And His love has touched me!
When I say, I believe his
word to be true…
Then I ought to live the way
that he wants me to!
When I say, that I’ll daily
give God 100 percent…
Then I need to humble myself
and repent!
When I say, that I will seek
to serve one another…
Then I need to be there for
my sister and brother!
When I allow Jesus, to be
the Lord of my life…
Then he’ll remove any
sorrow and strife!
Why not ask Jesus
to come inside to live.?”
And accept HIS blood and
power to forgive?
Won’t you say; “Jesus,
here I am?”
And experience the power,
Of his outstretched hand?!
Christ says; “You that have burdens...”
“I will give you rest…”
Serving HIM, is always the BEST!
By Jim Pemberton

Have Faith
There Was a Time in My Life
When Things Were Very Bad
Nothing I Did Seemed Right
And I Became More than Sad
The Bills I Couldn't Pay
And the Groceries I Couldn't Buy
Took Me down the Path of Despair
I Had No Answer for the Question "Why?"
No One I Knew Could Help Me
They Had Troubles of Their Own
I Didn't Know Where to Turn
And Couldn't Even Take out a Loan
I Had Reached Rock Bottom
And I Knew Complete Despair
How Could I Possibly Keep Traveling
Down this Road That Led No Where?
I Laid down in Bed One Night
Drowning in All My Woes
Thinking... I Won't Wake up
And Not Face this Pain That Grows
Then Somewhere Deep Inside
I Thought I Heard a Voice
And it Said, "Why Don't You Pray?
It Would Give You Another Choice?"
That Had Never Occurred to Me
Maybe I'd Give it a Try
Lord Knows Nothing Else Worked
And it Wasn't Something to Buy
That Night Changed My Life
My Troubles Melted Away
I Marked down the Time and Date
The Night I Learned to Pray
So If You Have Big Troubles
Oh, I Can Relate to That
Remember There Is Help for You..
I Know this for a Fact
Connie Moore

I will never
fully comprehend.
The beauty of God’s love
that I have within!
From where I was,
to where I am today…
I praise him! More than
words can say.
I shall give him all
honor, glory and praise.
And be obedient to him,
all of my days!
He’s more precious to me
than ever before,
His presence in me—
I need so much more!
His marvelous love,
shall bless me to the end…
For this, I say, “Hallelujah”,
“Glory to God!” and “Amen!”
By Jim Pemberton

All of us were there that day/
Yet not in the physical aspect,
It was a very spiritual notion/
Not some encounter from a heavenly omen,
Beneath the soil amidst a great gulf fix,
Some have become a bit transparent/
Perhaps a little cumbersome ?
While other's having claimed to experience all the fullness,
Little did they know that king's and queen's would all bow to thee,
Amidst the given turmoil of the unfortunate vast excursion !
Still in the garden that day they all fell asleep/
Yet still all of us were there,
When the roman solder's ripped off your beard !
Still some of us it's too hard to fathom it,
Some finding it to intense and a bit weird !
Having common passerby's spit in his face/
While still there were many angels in waiting to take vengeance on those,
Yet Jesus didn't choose that route of passage,
With no sense of remorse nor a common disgrace,
We were all their that day !
Even when beloved Mary your loving mother wept !
Fashioned with real tears for her son,
While they tore into his flesh !
Until there was nothing left but exposed bone,
When all the nails had mounted you to the rugged cross/
We all knew that this wasn't some tragic loss !
With words', "Father please forgive them for they know not what they do ?"
He said the prayer now the rest is up to you ?
We all had learned Lord what your beloved father really knew/
We were all there that day/
When after three days you suddenly rose from the grave !
Although still many had rejected you ?
The god of this world had blinded many eyes/
Does all of this come at some big surprise for it is written in the scriptures for our benefit ?
Lest they all should see and be healed,
For even Pilate had found no fault in thee,
Yet he gave into the crowds cry's and demands !
Having vicious fangs nor swollen teeth/
Which all gnash abruptly !
Having a fish dinner with Peter for breakfast/
The was fully after your grand exit,
We were all there that day/
Henceforth, even to this present moment in time,
Today, everything we pray for we can all visualize you being there,
For we were all their that day !

Is this the end?
Or just the beginning?
Will this place ever mend?
Our faith and fear colliding.
Darkness will fall.
To break us all.
Only Faith can bound us all
And our prayer is our last & only call.
It's starting to crack,
We need to fight back.
Our Faith is our only hope,
Our chance is to just cope.
Hear us out.
We pray to you.
No time to doubt.
With this,we'll make it through.
Let me know why I'm still here,
Who to save,so it'll be clear.
This poem is my only way.
To feel and say..
We pray to you,
You know it's true.
Let us know that you're there.
The light that the darkness cannot bear.

I once met a young lady who was in severe pain
I had no idea that her young life was overwhelmed with such strain
sexually abused at a young age from which there was no escape
as a result she gave birth to a baby who was a product of rape
In a state of utter hopelessness and total despair
to the point where of her child she was unable to take care
at the end of her rope in the land of the living she had lost her will
at which time I then asked her, "did she wanted to be healed?"
In order to be healed of the hurt which had penetrated one's heart
one needs to desire forgiveness and then seek the counsel of God
God can heal your heart and God can soothe your soul
If you allow His grace and mercy to be your ultimate goals
do you want to be healed from the brokenness and the shame?
or do you desire to hold on to the bitterness in life you have attained?
People have a tendency to hold on to their hurt
they then tend to wear it like a comfortable old shirt
It's time to take some responsibility for our own deeds and actions
it's time to own up to our decisions, choices and dissatisfaction
we need to let go of the painful past as the past can't be changed
for that was then and now it's time for our futures to be rearranged
do you want to be healed? do you want to be made whole?
are you willing to confront your issues in a way that is bold?
In order to be healed one needs to be totally aware
that you can't move forward if you possess the spirit of fear
no more complaining, no more disdaining put your restoration into play
so stop abstaining, stop refraining no more reason to delay
a man had been crippled for thirty years and more
when Jesus came upon him and to him He implored
"do you want to be healed?" do you desire be made whole?
do you have a need for your life to be in control?
Jesus then told that man, "take your mat and walk" away
and that man was cured from that very day
to get rid of unresolved issues, guilt, bitterness and shame
you need to forgive and seek forgiveness in our Lord Jesus' name
so cast off your burdens and lay them at the altar of Christ
let the power of prayer unload that stuff which is disrupting your life
compelled and now connected to God on a spiritual plane
allowing the hand of God to take a hold of your pain
do you want to be healed? are you ready to be made whole?
are you willing to open up and let forgiveness in you unfold?

Are You God-ophobic?
I’ve heard of phobias of different kinds.
I’m sure there’s many people
with “confused” minds.
But there’s one “phobia” that
concerns me the most.
It’s a “God phobia” that’s drawing so close.
It’s like people have a phobia of
“In God we trust.”
While so many of their lives
are burdened with lust.
A lust for pleasure and whatever
“pleases for the moment.”
Many are looking for
various kinds of “fulfillment.”
But fearing and obeying God?
This sounds absurd!
Why should anyone care?
Much less… Read his word?
Even prayer seems to be “a thing of the past.”
How much longer will this country last?
What we should fear… Is the wrath
of God that will come…
For not believing and accepting Jesus…
His son!
Everything we’ll ever need.
Has already been provided!
An abundant life with Christ
can now be decided!
Won’t you accept his gift of life everlasting?
And look beyond human reasoning
and understanding?
Put your faith in God. And HIM alone!
So you too, can have a place
in his eternal home!
By Jim Pemberton

Negativity runs through my blood stream
Stuck and demented within this mindless dream
Have you heard the ghosts' voices when you sleep?
Or feel the icy fingertips dance across your neck when you weep?
Do you see the demons who fog our righteous path?
Do you always find yourself stuck in this reality-wrath?
Do you see the temptations before your grasp?
Have you ever felt so frightened, you let out an eerie gasp?
Are you as lost as me in these demonic twist?
Do you often want to feel pain and see your bloody wrists?
Watch the blood drip hot from the tip of the blade
Watch your normal life slip into darkness and fade
But do you have that one hope that always breaks your every fall?
And who releases you from being sacrificed against the wall?
Do you have that special "other half" who can bear this type of pain?
And who can make it where no more you have any shame?
Do you have that second soul that matches your heart?
Do you feel this same type of pain when you two are apart?
Do you have another body at night that holds you close?
Is that one and only second soul the one you love the most?
What would you sacrifice to be with them?
Can your second soul be your jacket against the wind?
Do you have a similar second soul like I have today?
Does it feel like every prayer came true that you did pray?
I have a second soul who stays by my side
I have another soul and heart besides my own I can confide
I have a best friend who has literally saved my life
And he has a second soul that became his wife
I have a second strong Marine-beating heart
Who is everything I want and more --- and who is incredibly smart
I have another set of arms that holds me close at night
I have another voice to diffuse all of the confusion and fright
I have another personality to match my own
Who I have started a family with and started a happy home
The second soul of mine reminds me of today
I live truly for him for he is my golden ray
I would not be the soul I am today without him
For him entering my life --- my world is no longer dim
He showed me the reality of relationship "world-life"
And cancelled out all of my past hurt, pain, and strife
He picked me up from the deader than dead-end path
And reminded me of what it felt like to finally laugh
Times are hard but with him we will pull through
Sunny days are on their way with skies a baby-blue
Better times I believe are coming near
I'm still here, baby, remember that and have no fear

We Need to Pray For Another!
There are people,
desperate for prayer,
Filled with hopelessness and despair!
When asked by someone,
if I would pray…
I just couldn’t find the words to say.
The Holy Spirit began tugging
at my heart within,
Convicting me of not
praying once again.
Any excuses, God told me
I must first let go,
This was eating at my very soul!
My prayer life had been
such a mess.
I soon repented, and confessed,
I called out to Jesus’
precious name
I invited him into my prayer life!
To rule and reign!
On bended knees before my Lord
I began to bow,
My brother’s prayer was going
to be answered… Somehow!
The prayer request for my brother
is going to be met.
God has never
failed anyone YET!
By Jim Pemberton

the prayer:
Quickened once, this seed uncrucified reclaims
Against the dessication of faith in my drought
And root dry tortures of decomposing doubt,
Against it all, a sudden impulse in the kernel flames
Thanks to my Divine Intervener, sweet love undying
Shattered falls the broken web to free my wings
The lung tarring vice, defeated, can no more clings
I joy in this, from doom and death returning
Sprout me again, breathe in me new a new day fresh
Water me with prayers of thanksgiving still, sun
Me fruit joy and grain, bless me where my Jordans run;
Unyielding Christ, out of thy grace, I rise to love afresh.
the testimony:
And I through travail of night to birth again
Carried you slumberless into faith of day
And I torn and shredded by sin's foul pain
From prayer to prayer wept against decay
Those years, distant, dark, void and cold
Those fears when death yawned wide iron jaws
And you my lamb staggered from the fold
O how I raged at life, and veiled despotic laws
That broke us into splinters with our dreams
I did not see today to sing again, doubts tears
Blinded me, heaven seemed silent to my screams
But today, you give me back my hope of years.
And I was not there to hold your hand, absent
From the cuddling moment my love had planned
And yet, devised by faith, I stood full present
For I am the jar of clay in the Master's kind hand
And you my child suffered it all, to bring me
Back from a superficial walk with love, and we
O let us rinse the skies with praise, let us
Walk, nobler creatures called from a common dust.
celebration:
Give me space to seal a kiss upon an embrace
To pour my joy before your pleasant face
Give me space to thunder with belief and stay
Exiled in ignorance, and clothed in wisdom when I pray.

For we should all know that it's NOT ALL ABOUT US!
For God created us for a purpose;
Do you know what your purpose is?
Do go beyond helping someone in your family and/or friend openly so you could be
noticed or rewarded by man?
Are you an individual that lives for your self?
Are you taking life for granted that you can do whatever you want saying to yourself that you won't have to be accountable for what you do once you leave this earth?
I always ask God to use me, for Him to speak through me to draw someone or individuals to come to know and serve Him
I always ask God to use me to confirm something for individuals who I come in contact with whether by phone and/or in person so they know it's God answering their question and/or prayer
therefore we should not leave this earth without helping others not looking back for something
therefore we should pray to God/Jesus for clarity, understanding,wisdom,patience and discernment
READ YOUR WORD EVERYDAY TO BE FILLED WITH THE STRENGTH THAT GOD GIVES WHEN WE SURRENDER

Jesus, I want to give you my
love and respect!
This promise to you—
I won’t forget!
All of my love…
To YOU… I extend!
I’ll love you again
and again!
I don’t always understand
What you do…,
But I still love and
appreciate YOU!
As I get older and
the years go by…
I long to be with you!
At the mansion in the sky!
Everything about me,
you understand!
And will guide me
with a gentle hand!
Jesus… You’re my daily
hope and inspiration!
And give each me a deeper
appreciation.
An appreciation of respect that
will continually grow.
For your love in me will bring
goodness to my soul!
By Jim Pemberton

I am not a perfect person,
My hair doesn't stay in place,
I spill things a lot,
I seem pretty clumsy,
I sometimes fight,
Some days nothing seems to go right,
But when I think of you Lord,
And take a step back,
I remember how amazing my LIFE is,
I just start to see that maybe,
I would be better off imperfect,
As how else would I learn...
What you have tought me Lord...
Rev. Samuel Mack, OMS, DD
Copyright 2014

In Jesus Christ… I take delight!
He’s with me each day and night!
In Jesus Christ… His love overflows!
His love touches me, wherever I go!
In Jesus Christ… The victory is won!
All praise a honor to God’s precious son!
In Jesus Christ… I needn’t be ashamed!
He took all of my sin,
guilt and blame!
In Jesus Christ… I have an atonement!
He’s willing to forgive,
at any moment!
In Jesus Christ… I’m never alone!
I ask for his presence to fill my home!
In Jesus Christ… You’ll find what you need.
Won’t you allow his Holy
Spirit to lead?
In Jesus Christ… Is where life truly begins!
He’ll give you eternal life
and peace within!
By Jim Pemberton

Now I lay me down to sleep
I've recited it all till it was
part of my speech
On to grow up and have
children of my own,
she's learned all the words
now she prays right along
Generation after generation
the words stay the same,
because a verse with such
power needs nothing
changed
So ..say this prayer with
your kids and say it often
for it will open their hearts
and lead them straight
into heaven.

We salute every soldier who’s
served this great nation.
And offer a heart of thanks
and appreciation!
We salute each member
of our armed forces.
And are thankful for their
efforts and resources!
We salute the many who
protect our borders too.
We’d be in trouble…
If not for people like YOU!
We salute every son and
daughter lost in a war.
YOU are what serving this
country is meant for!
We salute the officers who’ve
guided our women and men.
Our prayers are with you!
And our love from within!
We salute our veterans!
Wherever they may be!
Those who served on
land, air and sea!
Offering prayer to the
Lord is our belief…
That he will guide our
Commander-in-Chief!
As we observe Memorial Day this year…
Let’s offer our soldiers
love, hope and cheer…
May God bless them in
all they endeavor
And his peace be with them
today and forever!!
By Jim Pemberton 05/21/10

Have You Taken Time For Prayer?
Is your life filled with hopelessness and despair?
Have you ever considered taking time for prayer?
Talking with God, will bring to you needed refreshment.
You can talk to him now! With no appointment!
He's here to listen. To whatever you have to say.
You'll find he is very close... just a prayer away.
Whatever problems you have. Whatever your needs may be.
God's love for you... Through prayer... You'll begin to see!
Jesus is waiting for you to all on his name.
It was for YOU that to earth he came.
Praying to him is a blessing of his atonement.
He longs to meet your need. This very moment!
Allow HIM to remove all of your worry and fear.
Pray to him now... He is always here!!!
By Jim Pemberton

Dear Lord You have seen fit
To bestow on us this year
The beauty in the morning sun
The fleetness of a deer.
The majesty of the rolling plain
The miracle of a calf
The fierceness of a winter storm
The sound of our grandchildren's laugh.
The easy rolling river
The sudden summer shower
The splendor of the rainbow
The fragrance of the flower.
The hours we spent together
Be it in work or play
You were there to help us
All we need do is pray.
During this Holy Season
Please hear our prayer again
"We wish to Thank You most of all
For all of our dear Friends."
This was written in the l970's

Today I Said a Prayer
And it Was Just for Me
I Know That Sounds Quite Selfish
But I Needed Help You See
My Life I Felt Was over
And I Had No More to Give
There Was Nothing Left of Me
I Didn't Want to Live
So I Got down on My Knees
And I Pleaded and I Cried
God, Please Let Me Have a Purpose
This Pain I Can't Abide
Then I Heard a Voice
Say Gently as Can Be
"Everything Will Be All Right
Just Have Some Faith in Me."

I’m a child in heart
I’m sensitive,
So don’t misuse it
I’m God’s special child
I need to respect
My zealous Father
I need to honor Him
With my young heart,
I pray for freedom
How awesome are Your deeds?
Relieve my heart’s ache
Help me escape
From the darkened pit
I can be active
And beat that race
I’m on God’s good side
God’s mercy
Aids me in times of trouble
I appreciate His consideration
He fulfills me with elation

Cold Black SHEILD,,, Darkens
The Sum of All Fears,,,
shivered
by fright,,,in us,,, but Arises
This warm covenant sighting
Blooded Moon Era cover,,, over
Jamaica,,and looms this fiery
bird,,, as A guidance of angels
council,,, swoops,, the sound,,,
of fire speaking in tongue,,, for
those who believe,,, thy
testimony,,,Thee O'Lord our
Father, Son&Holy Spirit, shall
fulfill them,,, unto those who
do
not weary HIM,,, shall cometh
upon to be SAVED,,, amongst
the King's Return,,, at worlds
end,,, shalt have a
paradises,,,everlasting
afterlife,,, into new beginning,,,
and to all who deny him,,, shalt
perish fire forever,,, among the
pit of hell, with a two-headed
serpent,,, anti-Christ,,, by a
bitten stamp,,, SO CHOOSE
YOU SIGHTING,,,
CAREFULLY,??
THE CHOICE IS YOURS,,,,
(C) All Rights Reserved

overseeing in all His presence,
deserving with all of His blessings.
predetermined by His will,
preserved for all true seeker.
the proof of His power,
one of many true miracles of His gifts.
few are ever blessed with;
forever inspiring,
moving all works for His glory,
even sweeter when you hear it.
even better than any knowledge,
can't be compared with any sophistication,
truth of wisdom can't be bought.
the true value of all of His promises:
that before every person that is saved,
there must be first calling,
forever giving and forgiving,
begins the origin of all merciness and blessings.

My name may not be special, and it may be very plain,
It may be John or Mary, it may be Mike or Jane.
But I know a name that’s sweeter than any name on earth,
And this is that great season we celebrate His birth.
One day a special angel named Gabriel came to say
Unto a virgin woman, “You’ll have a son some day,
And you will call Him Jesus, for He will come this way
To save all of His people from sin and sad dismay.”
That night there in a stable this precious child was born,
And now we celebrate it on every Christmas morn.
His name is far more precious than any name before
For unto you was born then the Savior, Christ, the Lord.
One day He died on Calvary His blood to shed for me,
To give mankind salvation abundant and so free.
I bowed in prayer to trust Him, forgive me from my sin,
He wrote my name in heaven, a new life did begin.
So now this Savior Jesus is the sweetest name I know,
He knows my name in heaven where some day I will go.
If YOU don’t know this Savior, He calls from heaven above,
“Trust My name for salvation, receive My gift of love.”
And when you do, He’ll give you eternal life so free,
And write YOUR name in heaven, forever there to be!
Written for our children's Christmas program at church, 2011

SPRING AND THE DEVIL'S ARM
Abbreviated by an early autumn night
the summer, once tormented by a torrid sun,
relented to September, as if dying might
give reason to all things the heat and time has done;
The stalks of corn, if touched, explode into a dust,
and water tables sink down to a new found low,
but love always goes on, as love, it always must,
through drought and flood, and shortages that come and go.
There in the field, an old man points his maple cane
as if a prophesy, and something we should know,
always, always, always, there will be too much rain,
or not enough, and only love can ever grow.
There is a blizzard brewing, it's part of the plan,
up in the wastelands north, with tons and tons of snow;
and on a winters' morn, snow will be deeper than
the fences seperating everything we know;
and how the wind will howl, and everything will freeze,
there's little we can do, but hope for early spring,
always, always, always, we fall down to our knees
in love and prayer that times like this always will bring.
Next spring the rains will always fall, perhaps too much,
for some the devil's arm will reach down from the sky,
and twisting life about, there is no gentle touch,
excepting love, and that is all that gets us by.
Always, always, always, love has to always be,
though borrowed from the wind, though sought in pain,
though snatched out of the grip of some cotastrophe,
if not for love, there'd be no welcome summer rain.

There once was a young, freckled faced girl, who had the world
wrapped around her finger.
The world was glad to be touched by such a precious hand as hers.
Talent did flow from
these precious hands to the artist's canvas.
Dreams never ceased, and love did flow. The
sky was the limit, of what God and this young girl could achieve.
In a small farming town, there was a young man,
the fourth brown eyed, curly haired son of five boys from a
loving couple. He worshipped God,
and worked hard on his job and also at church for Jesus. He had
a simple prayer one day to find a christian wife to
be his help mate. God has a plan for your
life, even if we don't see it.
The freckled face girl, was not expecting
to find a life long mate in Butler, GA, the home of
her grandparents, because she too had
prayed for a christian man to share her life. The girl
had to mature and find her way in the world,
then God put a matchmaker into her life.
The Curly haired young man of twently nine,
thought that God had not heard his prayer, he
moved out of his parents home to make his
way in the world. His neighbor Mrs. Laurette
Stewart, thought he would make a fine husband
for the freckled face girl. A blind date was
set, it was love at first sight and God had
found a mate for the young couple that prayed.
Inspried by James Fraser's poem Farm Girl

God knows every hair on your head
From the prayers of loving mothers
Voices are silent when mother's die
You lose a connection to Heaven
Overflowing in the warehouse of Hope
Their prayers are released from storage
Throughout the lives of their children
A mother's love connects us to Heaven.

Stagnation is death, and I didn’t want to die…
My life was slowly turning into nothing and I knew the reason why…
I cried, lost finally able to see…
That dark cloud that consistently hovered over me….
Humbled and defeated, I began to cry and pray…
Dear Lord… this is Faizah… I’ve lost my way…
I’m drowning in this life, Love I never found…
This world it has never been good to me… and now in sorrow I drown…
If you still want me, I’m hoping that you could…
Lead me into all things of you because in them there is good…
That dark cloud said, why should you help me now?
Cause many times before you’ve tried to show me how…
How to be loved and live a life under your grace…
But each and every time, I turned from seeking your face…
This time Lord, I promise it will be different…
I realize without you as my Guide, I could never go the true distance…
If you could just direct my steps and show me that narrow path…
This time I’ll stay on it, no matter how long the tribulations last…
All of a sudden from a distance I hear…
A muzzled voice that began to come clear…
This is the Lord thy God, your prayer I have heard…
To begin to follow me you must submit to my Word…
Through all of this darkness, just follow my light…
I’m glad to have you back, proud that you have given up the fight…
The fight of the flesh you will never win…
The only way to victory would be to die to the flesh then begin…
Begin to live in the Spirit… and be made new in this life…
Grow up and mature in my Word, to continually reach new heights…
I am the Lord your Shepherd and you will soon come to see…
You were one of my lost sheep who is now found, and through me you are set free…
Free to be loved, receive blessing unmeasured…
Basking in the Will of our Father brings the greatest pleasures…
So from this point on, don’t ever look back…
Continue moving forward on my narrow path, and you will never lack…
Lack love, lack comfort, lack any of your needs…
Because all things that were made, if made at all, were made by ME…
In response to you Lord, I would like to say…
I’m so thankful for this second chance that you have given me on this day...

Welcome
The time around filled with juvenility
The season solaced by the aura of odiferous
The world primed with unity
The love lived over by the essence of glorious.
Dream
A life lived on top of the world
A garden sated by the aroma of flowers
A nation saluted with laud
A peace blessed by the solemnity of prayers.
Blend
With the music that dance with your soul
With the rain melded by the rays, rainbow
With the life soothed along pride
With the macrocosm by the end of brow.
Pray
For the day, a prayer unspoken for live out
For the clouds silvery cottoned by autumn newbie
For the hapless longing for a day out
For the solitude by the event foregone.
Adios
The Time you lived today
The Nature that you acclaimed
The earth that you live on
The wishes proclaimed.

or many years my life has been sad,
The woman meant for me I did not have .
Patiently I've been waiting for that wonderful day,
When the woman of my dreams finally comes my way.
The blue that I have felt will now be in the sky,
The light in my life I've missed now shines in my eyes.
How my days will be filled with happiness and joy,
Like the excitement of a candy shop to a small boy.
All my dreams and hopes will become a reality ,
When the love of my life finally comes to me.
The future we will share will shine so bright ,
Because the bond we have between us will always feel right .
TC

To My Father in Heaven,
I Think I Need to Pray,
And You May Be Surprised by This,
But I Found Today a Very Good Day.
The Prayer I Have for You,
Is Not at All out of Need.
No, this One Comes from the Heart,
For All the Help I've Received.
I Have Some Very Good Friends,
That Have Come to My Aid.
So, I'd like to Thank You for Them,
And the Difference They Have Made.
No, That's Not All there's More.
I Asked You for So Many Things,
Like Courage and Strength to Survive,
And All the Rewards it Brings.
You Gave Me Husband That Loved Me
His Family Has Called Me Their Own,
I Cannot Say How Much this Means,
And the Kindness They Have Shown
You Gave Me What I Asked For,
And I Thank You with All My Heart.
You Helped Me Climb a Mountain,
That Looked Too High at the Start.
Connie Moore
1 26 94

When I am dead my Dearest
Just say a prayer for me
Please stop all tears from falling
For God has set me free.
I'm a registered Donor
So let them freely take
What e'er their hearts desire
A new me God will make.
Have lots of fun and laughter
Every night at my wake
Going home is a pleasure
God never makes mistakes.
I want you all rejoicing
Give me a great send off
No sad hymns should be singing
Wings are a good trade-off.
I'm going to my Master
For He has called me home
When I am dead my Dearest
UP will my spirit roam.
In Heaven I hear the bells
Ringing, and I'm in glee
There's Jesus and the Angels
Waiting to welcome me.

May I tell YOU a story , about Prayer in my Life
There was a time I hated my GOD, (as a foolish waif)
I cried for so long when HE took “ LENORE “ my Wife
It took 26 years before I Prayed “Please keep Lenore safe”
Now every time when I kneel down, Bow my head and Pray
I know that GOD will answer me, in a very LOVING Way
Let’s all hold hands, and Pray to GOD for Sara and Her Son
A Prayer or two For Rhonda H and my Friend Vince’s Son
Take away the pain and Sorrow as we praise YOUR Name
Yesterday , Today , Tomorrow , and for the eons of ETERNITY
In the name of the Father - God : The Son - Salvation : and the--
Holy Spirit - The Comforter Who absorbs the tears WE cry : AMEN
Dedicated To Sara Kendrick and HER Family May YOU be Blessed
by the POWER of PRAYER ; With LOVE ALWAYS...Harry

I’ve heard of phobias of different kinds.
I’m sure there’s many people
with “confused” minds.
But there’s one “phobia” that
concerns me the most.
It’s a “God phobia” that’s drawing so close.
It’s like people have a phobia of
“In God we trust.”
While so many of their lives
are burdened with lust.
A lust for pleasure and whatever
“pleases for the moment.”
Many are looking for
various kinds of “fulfillment.”
But fearing and obeying God?
This sounds absurd!
Why should anyone care?
Much less… Read his word?
Even prayer seems to be “a thing of the past.”
How much longer will this country last?
What we should fear… Is the wrath
of God that will come…
For not believing and accepting Jesus…
His son!
Everything we’ll ever need.
Has already been provided!
An abundant life with Christ
can now be decided!
Won’t you accept his gift of life everlasting?
And look beyond human reasoning
and understanding?
Put your faith in God. And HIM alone!
So you too, can have a place
in his eternal home!
By Jim Pemberton 09/26/11

Whilst faced with dearth do we recall
The sudden tendency to pray
A prayer wishing for mere miracles
That from privation we may be spared.
And what kind, oh, one might ask,
Of miracle do you ask of?
The kind which cleanse the skin of lepers
Or make the cripple walk?
Are we, in truth, in search of miracles,
Or is magic what we want?

Tolerance
Back alley was narrow and full of nasty 'ole grime
in an area so ripe with dirt, hate and high crime
Often sitting back there on break most every day
bad break location but damn good job and pay!
Twice a day ,every day, just like clockwork
out came another store's foreign sales clerk
Neat and clean man so very proper and kind
kneeling on prayer rug with praying on his mind!
Islam , a religion many can not ever understand
was the blessed faith of this little, frail old man
One that he dedicated his life so earnestly to
love of his God, servant of Allah so very true!
That Summer one bright and hot, sunny day
the gentleman walked out , knelt down to pray
Then I saw two figures race up so very fast
heaps of abuse and profain curses did they cast!
Called him a raghead and dirty old b* stard too
he kept right on praying , they hadn't a clue
I shouted out "stop it" and they ran swiftly away
only to return the same time the very next day!
Frail old man again ignored their cursing antics
which sent the fools into a hate filled panic
Next they reached out to shove the very old man
suddenly there I started hitting with the trash can!
Running away , cursing and crying as they swiftly went
the frail old man still on knees in holy prayer bent
I waited for his prayer's ending to boldly say my peace
so glad he was unharmed and all my anger was released!
His very wise words I think about every now and then
he spoke of forgiveness for such wayward lost young men
Next he thanked me for what he called a very brave deed
and spoke of the love and mercy this evil world so needs!
06-05-2014
Written for Freddie V, Tolerance contest..

A-lpha and Omega
C-hrist is the head of my life
H-eaven is my home; I am
R-edeemed by His blood. He has
I-nstilled me with integrity. My
S-ins by grace are forgiven. I am
T-hankful for His grace, for
I-n His grace I am made whole
A-ll my needs are met. For
N-othing is too hard for my God
N-ow faith is the hope that I claim
O-mnipotent and omnipresent is He
T-rusting Him, always is the key
P-erfect in all of His ways
E-verlasting love, shared
R-epentance being available to all
F-ather alone, He is the
E-ver present God
C-hosen and crowned with glory
T-rinity, three in one; He is the
B-eginning and the end. I shall give
U-ltimate prayer and praise.
T-rials and tribulations are the tests
F-orgiveness is our reward. We know that
O-nly God is perfect. In
R-evelations God discloses Himself
G-od gives abundant provisions
I-mmanuel being God with us from the
V-irgin birth of Christ. He is the
E-vidence of good. I exalt His Holy
N-ame as forever I set at His feet.

Do not despise the tears contrite heart comfort from above a promise my love Where one ends and another starts dropping down like a wingless dove They are caught in you Father's hand like a sweet smelling prayer serene Better to hurt a little than to be bland like a tasteless parched terrene The same hand will wipe them away moulding is made easier when wet while the potter shapes the clay Seeing their love even Jesus wept even now while you are weeping freeing you from fear no more sighing my love sorrowing with God they are only sleeping in the end they are soaring like your love

Do you know of the icon of "The Black Madonna"?
She is the Patron of Poland to this day.
It is not the icon I write about
But, the young Maiden, Who is 'Queen of Heaven" today.
Her name is Mary, the Virgin Mother of Christ
Whose intercessions for us I seek each day.
The turmoil in our world could perhaps be averted
If we beseech Her help on our way.
We know that She is not only an historical figure
As we, so often think of Jesus Her Son.
She is a living, gentle, caring person
Amongst those, whose hearts She has won.
She has shrines devoted to Her in many places
Lourdes, Fatima, Chestochowa, and Medjugorjie too.
Places where She has appeared to others
That we may know that Her words are true.
Although you may not be a believer
One day, we shall find Her pleading our case.
Before the Son She brought into this world
That from us, He should not turn His face.
I know that some, whose beliefs are far from mine
May scoff and take offense at these words that I write.
But for me to deny my own beliefs
Could never my heart make right.
So, today I write about this Eternal Woman
To Whom my prayers each day include.
For Her comforting spirit I pray for all
Whether Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, or Hindu.
My faith in Her is something that I must have
To get me through the trials of each day.
Though undeserving of Her love that I am
For it, I quietly pray.
I waned to write about Her strength, humility, and obedience
And of Her acceptance when the Angel came to call.
I often wish that I could be more like Her
Instead of the person that I have been to all.
She had the humility to be obedient
And the strength to see it through.
I am too proud and rarely listen
Because of my weaknesses which are obvious to you.
So, I now ask each one of you
Of whatever belief you may be.
To include a prayer to the Lord above
For Her, to help strengthen me.
If your words are clear and pure of heart
Please think of me and pause...
That they will be heard in Heaven above
To benefit my soul's undeserving cause.
Perhaps, one day I will find "The Black Madonna"
Not as depicted, in Her shrine to see.
But, in Her place in Heaven on high
Where Her gentle love may one day comfort me.

tooth ache
nerves shake
dentist drilling
tooth filling
Gum numb
works done.
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This footle is different from my other posts but based on a true story
I went to the dentist last year and she said I needed two fillings but on one tooth she then
said the
hole was too deep to fill and would have to be taken out, I panicked and said no I dont
think so as i was scared at that time as my mother pulled some loose teeth when I was little
with a towel, , I went for prayer at church afterwards. I found a new dentist and when I
explained what happened he looked at my tooth and said their is no hole, he took an x ray
and still no hole, it was gone, I did not need a filling in the first place, that other dentist was
willing to take it out for the sake of it, but God was still looking after me, I took a step of faith
to step out and go to a new dentist and God did the rest, it is amazing what he can do, we
can move mountains even if our faith is as small as a mustard seed. if we trust God and
believe he can sort out any problem either big or small , he heals us I am no longer scared
of dentists and I still have all my teeth not a single one missing, , Amen

A thin line extends to divide faith and fear
And so often the side you are on isn’t clear
For despite every effort to keep holding on
And despite every prayer and despite every song
That you’ve used to inspire and keep faith burning bright
Still the silence creeps in with the still of the night
And you can’t help but wonder, “Will it really be fine”
While the hours roll by… and you walk the thin line
…Jeff Bresee

i'm sure on one thing we all agree,
life is not as easy as it used to be,
and with all the progress man has achieved,
still we miss that something that makes our life complete.
switch on the t.v. or the radio,
just call this number, give it a go.
for every impurity there is a repair,
still we live in a world full of despair.
you have tried everything with no success,
you have nothing to loose, just take this chance.
it is time for you to take a stand,
ignore all ads, stop kidding yourself.
a daily prayer is all it takes,
say it out loud but say it with faith.
God knows our needs, he feels our pains,
trust all in His hands, He'll make the amends.
not all we pray for, will be fulfilled,
but don't hesitate, just trust in His will.
the cross we must carry through our life,
is no longer unbearable with Him by our side.
i'm only human with an excuse to err,
and i lived my life as if i didn't care,
but since i've tried this daily cure,
little do i worry for what may lie in store.
so say your prayers, He'll do the work,
just keep them plain, you don't have to explain,
reach out your hand, He'll lead your way,
just keep the faith and everything will be okay.
try this at home or in a public place,
don't be afraid, don't be ashamed.
God will work wonders, you'll be surprised,
don't keep Him waiting, time is passing by.
before i go, i just have to let you know,
no fees to pay, no codes to break,
a moment in peace is all it takes,
your life-time guarantee against all aches.

Damp green leaves, Soggy yellow trees
amidst a showery grey mist.
No sky above, no horizon In sight.
Not a trace of a bird in flight.
This could be frightful, yet to me the
anticipation is Pure delightful.
It's Knowing that the mist Will clear.
Our sun is Out there, think it's time to
say a prayer.

That leading's struggle, scened mundane
in day to day, coerced restrain,
I hold my ground, as if to claim
thy own indenture, in remain
as force for good, by God's proclaim.
And to my soul, a living seine
that pulls some justice to domain
of livelihood, seditious, main.
I trust my effort, not of gain,
but in thee truth, unselfish strain.
Some quality, convincing, plain
that commonness in worth's attain -
resultant, but from rigor's aim.
Consorting not, with bribery's feign,
that brings to wit, some covets name.
In prayer with thee, I ask as though
a personable bask would leave me vain,
and perish of console's adjust,
as hope in wonder could explain,
obliterating wronged of us!
The Lord, His answer be acclaim -
ennobling ...as the winds of thrust!

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Forget about your-self
And wait for Him
Concentrate on the Master
Fore He will absolve' us of all
Our Sin
------
I say unto thee
Whom which is able
To postulate with sin
Be His children
His children of the Light
------
Let Him receive you
Keep ye' from from thy'
Night
------
Let restoration begin
Let their be Love
Forgive us of all Sin
Fore we come to worship
Just only one man
And to this I say AMEN
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May He finally take us home
-Fore-
Their is a life for Eternality
That which We beseech
Upon the Throne
Will it be there for me
------
For all of the times' of Peace
We shall spend in Eternality
Now this is such an reality
------
Thou shall say a Prayer for Me
Please say a Prayer for Me
And ye' shall never alone...
We shall never be alone
Fore this is not my life
It is He,
The only Christ
That I have ever known
------
I pray for the Lord...
Open My eyes'
Let Me see...
GF

Ya know like any other Christian I go thru
my hardships & troubles and I start to question
this tug of war, this spiritual warfare of right & wrong
it's the same old song wit me, I give my all
and from the one I give my all too I don't
even get half. I wonder how many couples
can say imma livin testimony to what you
going thru thats actually happily married
and made it last, I'm tryna hold fast wit prayer
but this woman is nothing but a cake and with
each layer follows more deceit not many good men
know their worth but I do, I be damned If I put
up wit a cheating spouse the game of cat & mouse
been ova and now I gotta keep looking ova my shoulder
because I can't trust her. How am I suppose to make it
thru da storm when I can't even stand on my own two
my outside image says I'm cool but on da inside
there lies a man unconscious in a pool of blood from
his broken heart. What did I do wrong to deserve this fate.
I repent my sins, pray, stay honest, don't cheat, then I start
to think does this really have anything to do wit me. I mean
Job was one of God's beloved servants and he was taking
thru da test, Lord God I'm not tryna say I can't handle it
I know marriage ain't easy but why is it this hard, I'm not
arguing with your will or decision making skills because
despite it all everything works for the good of God

When freedom spoiled me,
and lovers blinded me
with their false affections,
no wisdom was present in any thought,
although I heard its sound sweeter than a symphony;
friends frowned, taking away their smile...
I refused to grow up by remaining a foolish child.
And I sinned because
I couldn't see the difference
in the good things that made
one wiser and more serene;
perhaps this lesson had to be learned
to separate foolishness from wisdom
to make me understand
that I had to make better choices.
Finally, salvation came
as that morning prayer brought Heaven's hope
to my doorsteps where sunlight never shone;
finally, I acquired the wisdom to choose
a purposeful life based on truth,
and cleanness of soul...
eradicating all traces of sin.
Written by Andrew Crisci
for nette oncloud's contest,
" Serenity Response "
Phrase:
"....and wisdom to know the difference "

At the foot of the bed
She hides in fear
To scared to make a sound
She senses his presents
Enter the room
Afraid she will be found
Young little girl
So all alone
Waiting for the familiar blow
She closes her eyes
In prayer
All she finds
A shadow
A broken Jesus
He wanders the night
Searching to find
Some food
To feed his hunger
The price he will pay
A trick down on Main
On his knees
Will pay for his supper
Life completely broken
The wages of sin
He pays to earn a living
Another night on the street
His prayer is complete
And he finds
A broken Jesus
The heart does cry out
For innocent lives
Forced fed
A life of rejection
Despite prayers that are prayed
No relief to regain
The safety
Of a life each covets
When the shadow is seen
In a prayer that is deemed
To fall on a heart that’s broken
Protection is there
For the one in despair
By the only
One broken Jesus

I Took Some Time To Spend With God…
I took some time to spend with God alone.
I asked for his blessing in my life and home!
I took some time to tell him that I love him!
I know that he listened and I can trust him!
It seems like yesterday I was a young boy.
There were many things I wanted to enjoy!
I enjoyed prayer with my lord and friend!
I felt his joy and peace within!
I didn’t realize how busy life would be…
I thought less of God,.. And more of me!
I’m thankful that I know a God who cares!
He’s never too busy for a moment to share!
He has blessed and renewed my mind!
He’s always so patient, loving and kind!
Thank you Jesus for the time we have together!
I’m looking forward to being with you forever!
You are the one that I will daily seek!
I need your direction each day of the week!
All praise and honor to you. is what I give!
I won’t forget you each day I shall live!
You’ve blessed and strengthened my life today!
You’re the truth, the life, and the way!
I shall sing of your praises with pure delight!
I know now that things in my life will be alright!
By Jim Pemberton

The judgement of God
results from the sin of man
as the Lord's righteous rule
always is seen to stand
The fear of God
is the right response to God's law
so as Joshua obeys God's voice
The walls of Jericho become like straw
The love of God
perfectly casts out fear
as Rahab the prostitute
is mercifully given the all clear
The wisdom of God
is always the correct counsel
as Joshua realised at Jericho
when it leads us to God's perfect will
The Glory of God
was seen here in delivering Jericho
into the hands of Joshua
so to strike satin a defeated foe
poetgord

in the Lord's Prayer there is this one simple line
which is profound, intense and also sublime
"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" is what it does state
the Word Of God on which to dine in order to keep the faith
living on the providential portions sent to us by the Lord God
living on His promises which will spiritually nourish our hearts
God desires that we pray on everything that from Him we possess
and to pray for ourselves as well as for others is the message we need to address
for prayer is the way to give Him thanks and to give God all the praise
the way to communicate with Him on a level so that the spirit in us will be raised
as everything that we have comes courtesy of the Lord Our God
all we desire, all we require, all that is in our hearts
no man nor woman, no sinner nor saint, no devil nor demon can ever aspire
to fulfill every need we depend on nor everything that we would require
as man cannot live by bread alone we need God to supply the rest
those providential portions on which we can attest
so stop worrying about the job, the finances, the cars and the homes
trust in God to provide all you"ll need by the power of His throne
God is very concerned about the things we need from day to day
and most of all He desires that we prosper in each and every way
He does not want us to be begging nor to borrow nor to steal
He wants us to turn to Him in prayer and it sure wouldn't hurt to kneel
so recognize the hand of God in everything that you own
and come to understand that it all has come to be by the grace of the Heavenly Throne
just trust in Him for He is in control
and believe that He watches over all our souls
and to know that what He provides each and everyday
is sufficient enough for us to somehow make a way
so don't be selfish when you pray, learn to pray for others
remember you're not here alone include you fellow sisters and brothers
for God loves the sinners and well as He loves the saints
He also loves the strong of heart as well as the faint
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread and those providential portions on which we're living
and believe in your heart that it will be sufficient enough whatever to you that God has given

Jehovah my God, full of mercy and love
Is how i start each prayer to my Father above.
I thank you dear God, for not turning away
For seeing into my heart, and for guiding my way.
Without you in my life, my soul would be lost.
I turn away from my sins, i'll serve you at all cost.
Forgive me dear God, for straying away.
For living in darkness, not willing to pray.
I am a frail human, my life filled with sin;
Please guard me from Satan, and his grip again.
You've always been with me, held me under your wing,
I thank you Jehovah, your praises i sing.
I thank you Jehovah, for a new day of life;
For giving me guidance, and easing my strife.
I thank you dear Father, for all that you give.
For food and for shelter, without you we don't live.
I thank you for the beauty, that surrounds us always;
For singing and laughter, for they ease our days.
I thank you for family, and friends that do care;
And for your written word, you gave us to share.
I thank you Jehovah, and please forgive me my sins.
Help me keep Satan at bay, so my soul he don't win.
I ask and give thanks, through Christ Jesus your son.
May you hear my prayer, and may your will be done.
Amen.

I am not FEAR-less
Please hear this...
God's town
...time IS counting down
Love more
Fight less...This is His test
Live by the Word and not by the sword
Our country is in trouble, pray in that regard
Let's come together no matter the cost
Pray for those that remain lost
Pass this message on...
Let satan continue to say "that battle is won,I'm gone"
Look around what is that you see
Can we let this continue to be
The news filled with violence
People remain silent
Our babies growing up in poverty and pain
HOPELESSNESS is where our mind and hearts remain
The ederly suffering because thier family left them alone
Millions of people that have no home
Hunger arising, health is too
PRAYER is what we need to do
I want to end by saying let's make a stand
Offer prayer and a helping hand
The Word simply states "love thy neighbor..."
Because who's looking down?..., is OUR Lord and Savior

Political I am not
But over time, along the way
I have learnt I must pray
For God’s influence in decisions made
By our leaders that govern our country today
Political I am not
But believe I have a say
And what better way
Than to pray
God has His way

Oh my how I must say that you are important to me,
You created me, and made me whole,
For that you have left me speechless,
You have a plan in life for all,
And I long to be there when its time,
I bow in prayer to you,
And worship you freely,
Who am I to tell someone that there is no God?
When I am a strong believer in you,
Who am I to judge a person?
When in your eyes it is a sin,
You have redeemed me, and made me clean,
I am pure in your eyes,
Have you not been here all along?
Trying to help me through,
Yet I was too blind to see,
You are my savior,
And all I can say is,
Oh my it feels great to know,
That you are here for me whenever I need you,
Thank You God.

The Lord is my teacher;
I will not fail.
He fills me with knowledge and wisdom.
He teaches me in the way that I should go.
He refreshes me with understanding.
He instructs me in spiritual matters;
He will not leave me ignorant.
Yes, though I make mistakes and
Sometimes show misunderstanding,
I will not be ashamed -
For you are with me.
Your arm of love, your patience, gently corrects me.
You allow me to shine in the presence of my peers.
You crown me with success; distinctions over flow.
Surely, excellence will follow me everywhere I go.
And I will be in your classroom for ever!

Lord, help me to make a difference
in someone’s life today
And to preach Jesus in what I do and say…
Help me to make a
difference in this world
that surrounds me
What you have done in my life
continues to astound me!
Help me to make a difference
in the hearts of men.
That I may show others what it
means to be BORN AGAIN!
Help me to make a difference in
my prayer life too
As I want to daily be
in LOVE WITH YOU!
Help me to make a difference in the
reading of your word.
May I share your scripture to the
many who’ve never heard!
Help me to make a difference in the
life you’ve given to me…
I once was blind. But now CAN SEE!
Help me make a difference
wherever I may go.
As your Holy Spirit teaches
and enriches my soul!
YOU are the difference to a world
that’s perishing…
YOU offer true love…
And life that’s everlasting!
YOU are the reason why I keep on going.
This life you’ve given to me… I am enjoying!
…
You have made a difference
in my sinful condition
You’ve changed my life!
I’m a NEW creation!
By Jim Pemberton 07/18/10

Hello, is any one up there I would really like for you to hear my prayer
for once maybe someone would care. Most the time it's like I'm talking
to air but I know deep down in side no matter how loud I shout
or even how hard I cry when I bow my head in prayer and close my eyes tight
every thing will be alright. Guardian angel can you try with all your might to deliver
a message to Jesus for me tonight, he'll listen to you because he sent you to watch
and guide me and bring me comfort when times get frightening. This time I have a
special message for him have a seat this might take a while.

As I sit out in the sunshine I think of what could have been.
I see my lost loves' shadows in the clouds blown thru the wind.
I look into the heavens and ask God what can I do.
To heal this broken heart of mine......this is my prayer to u.

Have you been to Jesus in Prayer today?
and asked him to bless you each step of the way
To bless the Fatherless and the poor widows;too
and that he would save the lost ,just like he did for you
there is no better way to start your day
than Praying and helping others along the way

The world around us keeps changing
But its people remain the same
A life that's been touched by yesterday
Keeps looking for tomorrow to blame
We talk about the good ole days
And the way that things used to be
Not wanting to live in the future
But rather in history
Our children claim, we don't understand
Even though, we know it's not true
We just see the world, the way that it was
With a more experienced view
For life's not a bed of roses
And money, doesn't grow on trees
We lived in a world, where learning to stand
Meant first getting on your knees
But now prayer is gone, just thrown away
We've lost touch with our christian past
And without the faith of the good ole days
How long can tomorrow last?

Precious Spirit of God…. Please move on me…
May these chains be broken. That I may be free!
Spirit of God… I ask that you
refresh my soul
It’s only in you that I’m complete and whole!
Spirit of God… Your presence makes
my life complete.
The words from you are ever so sweet!
Spirit of God… Keep me from
all sin and shame.
I humbly bow before you and
give glory to God’s name!
Spirit of God… Your touch is real and relevant.
May my desire for you be
truthful and evident!
Spirit of God… Please move
in God’s direction.
Take control and give me much
needed correction!
Spirit of God… It can more clearly be seen.
You are my righteousness… My Everything!
Spirit of God… Mold me and shape me
according to your will.
The emptiness inside of me…
You’ll always fulfill!
Spirit of God… I give you worship
and praise!
And shall bless your name….
All of my days!
Spirit of God… I come to you
in prayer and fasting!
Leaning on your arms of love
which are everlasting!
By Jim Pemberton 06/15/11

my life was full of darkness
darker than the sky at night
then one day I saw an amazing light
I wasn't sure who it could be
then I saw Jesus heading towards me
I rubbed my eyes in wonder
''Lord is that really you?''
''Yes my child it is I now
tell me is there anything for you that I can do?''
'' Oh yes! please take me out of this darkness
I can't bear in any longer
but now I've seen your Light I know that I can grow stronger''
'' my child take my hand and stay close to me
For that's the way it was meant to be.
''you never have anything to fear
For even in your darkest times I'll always be very near.''
'' You were lost in the darkness
darker than the sky at the night
But I've taken your darkness
and turned it into my Glorious Light.''
'' Lord you know that I am weak
But it's you that my heart will always seek''.
I was remenissing yesterday when I first found God and how amazing he is, and this poem
is for any one who feels lost or feels that they are in darkness, his Light never fails to come
and to find us when we seek him with our whole heart and soul, he gives us blessings upon
blessings and he rescued me and he will come and rescue you also, so say a prayer today
Cry out to God and see His Glory shine, Just imagine when we see him face to face WOW
no matter how dark things may be he can change it round he will change sorrow into laughter
he will make all darkness bright. Just trust him to see. God bless you all
'

A Christian has free access
to speak to God on high
at anytime and anywhere
there's no need to be at all shy
God has made the way possible
that we can speak to God
because Jesus died on our behalf
but at times we feel a fraud
Why do we feel like this?
when we consider all God has done
but the old sinful nature
pulls us away from God's dear Son
This is the battle we face
on each and every day
as satin seeks to pull us down
our eyes must be on Jesus always and a day
poetgord@2010

Do You Want Eternal Salvation?
We have many choices that
often promise endurance.
We can buy policies for different
kinds of insurance!
Many are seeking some type of
“fountain of youth.”
Many seek after fiction,
rather than the truth!
If it’s something eternal,
that you are seeking…
It’s your very heart,
that God is reaching!
He’s offering to you something
that you can’t buy!
It’ll give you an assurance,
even after you die!
He offers a gift of his love
and eternal salvation!
Because of Christ, you can be a
brand new creation!
God’s eternal salvation will greatly
bless your soul!
The joy of Jesus will forever
make you whole!
God’s gift of everlasting life
is forever secure!
He's waiting for you!
That’s for sure!
By Jim Pemberton

Lord are you there?
We’re lost and lonely
Out here. We moan
through the day and pray by
Night hoping you’ll hear
But it seems you’re far from near
Lord are you there?
Why have you abandoned
And forsaken us. All men
desperately cry from the
heart filled With many sorrows.
Our world disappointed as it
feels your hiding from us. Where
are your words of promises
for there's nothing positive
We've become negative
intrigued by conflict and
drama.
Lord are you there?
We feel your absence and
Your language seems to be silence
Lord help us we’re trapped in darkness
We all need your guidance
Lord are you there?
Then please save us from the villains
And rescues us from the balls also
from the mouth of the roaring lions.
Heavenly father let there be peace
On earth as it is in heaven.
Lord are you there?
We're in terror on
the road to nowhere
Our lonely soul trembles
in fear and I see vision
of the world disappear.

You made a wish and it didn't come true
You said a prayer but it didn't work
You've cried so many tears
Your starting to forget
Not wanting to believe anymore
Wanting to give up
Cause he's not there
I did the same
It was a mistake
God's always there for you and me
He never walks out
Not when its easy
Not when its tough
He stands by your side
Through it all
You may think hes not watching
But hes still there careing like every other day
So many times people lose their way
Lose their faith
Its almost like they just die inside
Well don't stop believein
Cause he'll never leave your side
Even in the darkest hours
He's still there
Lighting the way
You may not see it at the time
But he's never leaveing you alone

The offering of prayer and supplication to
Most holy and well known saints
Who beyond mortal life, still touch
The lives of those who believe
And seek a miracle of sorts
In desperate situations
Plead for divine intervention
As candles blessed, lit in
Reverence of God’s holy presence

“Do exactly as I say”, He said
And you will be safe
“Don’t listen to others”, He read
And it will keep you safe
“Follow these instructions to the letter”
He mentioned earnestly to me
“And you will end up better”
And I understood He meant “free”
“I will shake the earth”
He said with a smile
“And you would know your worth”
- Which I had missed all the while
“I will break the gates of the jail”
He sung to me as a refrain
“My Word will never fail”
I heard in my shackled pain
“I will then bind your wounds”
He motioned with His hand
And we sang praise to tunes
Soon all would understand

I Was Talking To Someone With Many Struggles,…
I was talking with someone with many struggles.
It seemed like everything he tried just meant “trouble.”
He was trying to pay the bills the best he could.
Why he had so much trouble…. Wasn’t understood?
He asked why God could allow him so many trials…
He had certainly traveled many journeys and miles!
He asked for prayer and I didn’t know what to say.
I knelt with him and bowed down to pray.
I remembered the journeys I had been through.
And at times I really didn’t know “what to do!”
I remembered when it seemed like
the world was “crashing in.”
There was no one I could turn to... Not even a friend!
I cried; “Lord, If I lose everything else but still have you…”
“Then I don’t care what happens or what others do!”
As I shared with him the struggles I’ve dealt with,,,
I shared with him God’s love that I’ve been blessed with!
As I shared with him I felt a “lifting” of his heavy burden.
His faith in Christ became all the more certain!
Jesus said; “in this word you shall have much tribulation.”
“I have overcome!” “Rejoice with jubilation!”
He is and will always be the answer
to your every problem!
Won’t you invite him in and
allow him to “solve them?”
His love is ever so patient, willing and kind…
And is here with you… Every single time!
He is powerful!. He’s the beginning and the end!
He’s all you ever need!
Glory to God and AMEN!!!
By Jim Pemberton

To be brutally honest with you
We stake our claim to fame
Among falling ambers with feathers for wings
Through a barrage of disgust & then,
For a fallen world in quite a rush
He knows that if he can control your thoughts
That in effect he can control your mind
At one time I could see yet today I'm totally blind
To be brutally honest with you
That effective fervor prayer of the righteous one
From such prayers availeth very much
To resist him will result in a flee
The bruised reed shaken in the wind
Although, Papa was a rolling stone;
He was never to be found very far from home
In matters of solace degree
To be brutally honest with you
A transformed hermit was once a slave
That fully claimed thread,
In noticable silent dread
Some engrafted in essential sought after fabrication
With silver streak to faintly prey on the weak
To be brutally honest with you
A slight of hand once delivered out of divination
In solemn mass to profess a vested proclamation
To be brutally honest with you !

There are those that have truly prayed for my soul,
And have interceded in my behalf in hopes I would make heaven my goal.
And through many trials and battles that I physically had to overcome,
That left me weak and drained and feeling quite numb.
These battles happened after I had surrendered my soul to the Lord,
The devil put me through a battle that was unbelievably hard.
For nearly two days I was basically bedridden and couldn’t even speak,
But prayers were answered again, this gift so wonderful and so unique.
It was a battle for my soul that these Warriors of Prayer knew just what to do,
They anointed me with oil as they spoke to the Lord saying I was His child and the devil
was through.
That was my last major battle but he still hangs around,
And his attacks now are more visible as I’m learning to stand my own ground.
Stay in the Word is the only advice I have to give,
And show the Lord in your actions that His way is the way you are wanting to live.
Pray for your fellow man no matter what people might say,
For I am living proof prayers are answered and I thank God for each new day.

CONTENTMENT
No one is immune to the pitfalls of stress
Though some seem to avoid its toll.
The three qualities that set hardy people apart
Are love of challenge, commitment and control.
People who are happy tend to see challenge, or change
As an opportunity for growth not a threat.
Their commitment means involvement and engaging life
In marriage, children, the work place, the battle field or debt.
Those who rate higher in their duties of commitment
Feel more meaning and purpose in what they achieve.
The third trait control, is essentially determination
To have triumphs in life by how we respond and believe.
There are skills, habits, and traits to adopt and cultivate
Which help make the smart decisions we depend on for life.
It also helps to take time for prayer and self evaluation
To make sure we haven’t changed from the dilemmas of strife.
Optimism along with positive thinking come naturally
When our need to serve others we refuse to deny or ration.
Contentment takes hard work, grit, faith and spirituality
Lots of love, understanding, forgiveness, and compassion.
By Tom Zart

Please Father, heal me from my sickness,
Forgive me for my sins,
Whisper the words, “I love you”,
In my ear once again.
Forgive me of my wrongdoings,
As I forgive those who hurt me,
And thank-You dear God,
For rising on day three.
Heal those who are sick,
Fix those who are hurt,
Give clothes to those,
That don’t even have a shirt.
Give rest to the tired,
Help those who are weary,
Bless those who need it,
Give sight to those who can’t see.
Give shoes to the shoeless,
Help all the teachers,
When You close a few windows,
Open a few doors.
Guide the President,
Help him make right choices,
Help the silent,
Raise up their voices.
Help those close to me,
And those far away,
Answer their prayers,
Hear what they don’t say.
Be there for the weak,
And be there for the strong,
Help us all know,
When we do something wrong.
Thank-You for listening,
And for always being there,
But I thank You most of all, Lord,
For hearing my prayer.

A young boy living out in the streets
With no family and no food to eat.
A single prayer can change his life.
Theres a girl tonite crying out her eyes,
Shes 6 months pregnant,17 and no life-
A single prayer can change her hife.
Sitting alone in his cell room, a father of 4 in prison,
Wishing he had his family.
A single prayer can change his life.
Crying in her kitchen she looks at her youngest sons photo,
A mother mourns for her loss, someone took her babies soul.
A single prayer can change her life.
A brother and sister sit in the hospital waiting room,
A drunk driver hit their parents on their way home.
A single prayer can change their life.
Sometimes we go through trials,
Sometimes we face hard times.
But when we get on our knees and pray-
God hears our every cry.
Just remember prayer is powerful
And God can fix all our problems.
So when someone is in need of prayer-
Just call on God and he will be there to help them.
Alicia Griego
10/05/05

Look up in the sky! Such a frightening sight! the winds are a churning in horizontal flight!
It started with hail slamming down to the ground, then no showboating, things were floating, when you looked all around, I saw a cow, I don,t know how, being lifted up in the air!
Confounded and astounded, I must find a way to get out of here!
Suddenly! through the dark cloud a strange thing did appear, an extremely loud funnel cloud, that my eyes and ears could not bear.
A huge and great menace, it moved most supernaturally, this wondrous wind wonder hadn't left me anyplace to flee!
With nowheres to run and lil time left to wait, I threw out my hands in prayer and accepted my fate.

WAITING UPON THE LORD
We are promised in scripture that if we will wait upon the Lord He will renew our strength
Learning to be still and know that He is God is where the power comes from to go the length
Being patient in prayer is where we hear His still small voice to guide us along the way
Reading His word is how we understand His will and learn to know what He wants to say.
Waiting upon the Lord is how our faith and trust in Him grows as we learn how to persevere
During this time we learn His promise is true we are never alone He is always with us here
It is the process by which He changes His children and transforms us into being like His Son
This is how we mature and grow strong in Him and learn how to conquer and overcome.
We all face challenging seasons of testing during which time God seems distant and silent
Will we give up or choose to endure, seeking Him in faith as we learn to wait and be patient
This is the time where God grows our faith and trust the most and our character is made new
When we come out the other side people will see a little more of Jesus and a little less of you.

Do you have a hallowed place where you can call upon His grace? In His celestial place
do you hear His voice or seek His face. From thy fount above fill my cup with love at heaven
to eat thy word as meat above. Light my life with holy fire, consume the mire, be my
passion and desire. Let these dry bones revive so the devil doesn’t thrive, let him not build
a wall to rise. Break the latchstrings upon every door that I might soar, let every evil to
abhor. Let the partition be torn down, and every wall to frown, that I might obtain a
crown. Let me refine my time that thy word is on my mind, you are my looking glass to
show reflections that last not the brass. Let thy temple shine, a house of prayer as Thine
let my lips awake in praise a holy time to enshrine.

Father, I come on bended knee
even though they're “bone on bone,”
as sorrows often seem to flee
when I bow down before your throne.
Restless worry or sleepless nights
cannot provide that sweet release
which floods a soul with rich delight
and fills a weary heart with peace.
You place a song within my breast
and joy becomes a welcome guest;
fret and turmoil dispersed with ease
when I fall down upon my knees.
2nd H. M., Galaxy of Verse
Birma Castle Award,
Fall/Winter, 2012

I once loved to tell others of Jesus
as a young boy.
My heart was filled with
love, prayer and joy.
Talking about Jesus, I had spent.
I loved to talk about him,
everywhere I went.
As the years went by,
I started growing old.
The things of God, I had no longer told.
A coldness in my heart began to brew.
Even God’s word-I no longer knew.
I only talked about God to
people in the church.
But in my heart was a hunger for a new search.
A search to return to Jesus-my long lost love.
I fell on my knees and cried to God above.
As I began to confess to God everything.
A newness to my life I knew he would bring.
I began to feel his love come all over me.
The chains were now gone-I was set free!
If a coldness for Jesus dwells in you.
Remember his love is steadfast and true!
Return to him to cleanse you within,
And experience the joy of being born again!
By Jim Pemberton
2006!

Do not desert us, oh my Lord-
Please do not cut that holy cord-
Our country, now is in grave danger-
For nuclear weapons could soon be in the hands of strangers.
Terrorists walk our Earth making dangerous plans-
They will try to use nuclear weapons to make their stand-
They hate freedom and want to enslave the entire earth-
But Americans love freedom-we will fight for this land of our birth.
Our Military is the best that ever walked this land-
They will pray to You, then go fight and die to turn the enemy's hand-
Our men and women have ever been brave and true-
They won't give up-they will give the enemy his due.
Sometimes, it takes more then men and arms-
It takes prayer also, to protect our land from harm-
So poets, friends, and families-pray to our Lord above-
So He will encircle our people and this Earth with His love.

I miss the sweet sweet morning prayer I used to say,
In the lights of early morn, in the darkness of losing night.
In that surrealistic atmosphere I used to pray,
To the One who possesses endless might.
I used to make a society with my Lord;
The only society where I was so happy.
There used to be He and I and nobody else;
He used to call me with affection and I used to respond.
And I miss all that blissfull feelings
Of early morning breeze, so tender, so sweet......
And the smell of morning sweat so honestly earned,
And the pleasure of walking on the wide empty streets.
Then coming back home with endless satisfection
Of pride, of wisdom, of solitude.
Then reading stories about witches and fairies,
In such and atmosphere so close to the action!
But now the morning prayer is never the same,
Its just aformality of going into the busy day (that lies ahead).
Then going into the breakfast so testlessly cooked,
With smashed potatos and mushrooms and thick pieces of bread

An event happened
State of mind wrongly placed
An action made
Thoughts rise a new
Regret recognized
Seeking the past undone
An effort made
Actions fail to facade
Hope like clouds to the sun
Darkness overcomes
A new thought arise
A final attempt made
A prayer said
Forgiveness given
The sun shines through
A mistake once made
A life risen new

PERSEVERING FAITH
We are commanded to walk by faith and not by sight
We are commanded to engage in the battle and win the fight
Even when times get tough and we want to walk away
It is through persevering faith and prayer that we can stay.
Through the tough times that is where our character is formed
Though the battle rages on God has a purpose for the storms
In the refiners fire He has promised us that He is always there
That is why we can forever rest in His comfort and loving care.
Trusting Him through the darkest times is how our faith will grow
Walking not by what we see but by His truth we have come to know
Being filled with His Spirit we can overcome all doubt and fear
Putting on the whole armor of God we press on and draw near.
The enemy’s sole purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy
He wants to take away your faith, peace, and joy
This is why we must remain in the battle and refuse to depart
With God’s Spirit empowering us we will not faint or lose heart.
The joy of victory that comes from faith and perseverance
It builds Christ like character, strength, and endurance
Therefore a reward is laid up for us in heaven that eternal resting place
Reserved for those of us who are conquerors through His amazing grace!

Upon his rock he built it
washed throughout the world,
through the toll of bells in the air
and the curl of smoke, rising.
Snakes that silently slithered
whispering 'come hither' to those in need.
Then they feed and take away the light that rose,
fell deep to the depths and rose again.
Only he who can be like a child will enter
through gates adorned by light and flower.
Through their lies they dispell your belief,
they sour the fruit that blooms.
Veined marble that beats with the passion of the millenia,
the prayer that dispells the darkness within.
Inside you is the alter, not in the stone or gold that adorns.
Perpetual innocence at battle with sin.

I inhaled the breath that lifted my soul
I was on the neither part of my life that is kinder lost on the mist of my burden
There comes the smell that my breath appreciated and my heartbeat to the low pulse for a minute
It took me back where i have never been in person though in spirit i reached
To the bottom of my heart i felt the spring that lasted for years
The colourful adore i smell planted in my heart that i cannot refuse to leave the moment passing my side.
The loaded verse in my space get emptied by the roses of my life
That's when the begging of my destiny began and my life became colourful
Like the red rose

You will find God when you seek
him with all of your heart.
Getting on your knees in prayer
is a good place to start!
Remember... A double-minded man is
unstable in his ways.
He has no true direction in
life when he prays.
Draw near to God and he'll
draw near to you.
His word will be your guide
in all that you do.
Hunger for his righteousness...
and be filled!
Drawing close to Jesus is
what God has willed!
He desires an intimate love...
more than words can say!
Come to him now... with no more delay!
Trust him with all of your heart...
not your own understanding.
In everything...acknowledge him...
and heed his commanding!
Obey his command to serve with
body, sould and mind.
Everlasting peace and love you will surely find!
His desire for you to know and
love him is never ending.
Come to him now... please...
no more "pretending."
Reach out today... and call on his
wonderful name!
His love for you is forever
and will never change!
Allow him to bring joy to your
heart and pure delight!
Please come to him now.. why not tonight?
By JIm Pemberton
2007

Here in silence there is no single voice;
No sound but trees that whisper to the ground
And touch the soul with spiritual embrace.
Here in silence a heart can sing, rejoice
In beauty that shines from natural ground
And echoes love we share with Mother Earth,
In ev’ry flower eyes can glimpse her grace.
Here in silence a prayer can make its choice,
A soul that lost its way at last is found
Because I saw the beauty in her face,
Here in silence the moment of rebirth,
My heart began to beat, I came alive.
It’s in her love I feel both joy and mirth
And know there is nothing I’ll not survive!